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Seysey
Seysey [Tib. gser gser] is a Khamba who was a leader in Chushigandru. In this interview, he talks about Targye Gomba, his homeland, how Targye Gomba monastery was completely destroyed and about how they fought with the Guomindang troops with support from the Tibetan Government. He also talks about how the Khambas came up to Lhasa and started Chushigandru under the leadership of Andrutsang Gombo Tashi, and how they went to Lhoka. He discusses the 15 day attack on Tsetang during which he was wounded and explains how Chushigandru broke up into smaller units and stationed soldiers in various places in Lhoka. Finally, he discusses how Namseling was sent by the Kashag to talk with the Khambas.
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About this interview
- Age at interview
- ca. 62
- Recorded
- June 1991
Introduction from the source abstract. The English transcript is reproduced from the archive; its translation has not been independently reviewed by Tibet Archive.
Sources & credits
Melvyn C. Goldstein, editor; Center for Research on Tibet, Case Western Reserve University. Library of Congress, Asian Division.
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