 The History of Tibet - Tang Dynasty
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2008-05-06 15:35
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Tang-Tubo Peace Pledge Monument
Also called Nephew-Uncle Peace Pledge Monument, it was erected in front of Jo-khang Temple in 823 A.D. After the eighth peace pledge was signed. It is a historical proof of the unity and friendship between Han and Tibetan races.
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Rubbing of inscriptions on the Tang-Tubo Peace Pledge Monument
Relating the history of marriages between Han and Tibetan races, the inscriptions on both sides read:"The great bTsan-po (king) of Tubo and the Divine King of Miracles and Emperor Xiaode, the great ruler of the Tang Dynasty, as nephew and uncle, consulted together to become allied as one and make a great peace pledge. In order that the pledge they made shall never be changed, it has been known to, and witness by, all deities and men, and will be held in praise from generation to generation."
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Tang Willow in front of Jo-khang Temple
Tradition has it that Princess Wen Cheng planted this willow, so it was also called Princess Willow.
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