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On 10th Mar, 1959 the Tibetan uprising began as a response to fears that the Chinese authorities planned to abduct the 14th Dalai Lama, Tibet’s spiritual leader. Tens of thousands of Tibetans gathered around the Norbulingka Palace to protect him, defying the presence of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Initially peaceful, the protests escalated into armed clashes with Chinese forces. By March 17, with artillery aimed at the palace, the Dalai Lama fled to India, embarking on a perilous journey across the Himalayas.
The PLA launched a full assault on Lhasa on March 19, 1959, leading to intense fighting over the next few days. Estimates of casualties vary widely due to restricted access to data and China’s control over information...
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