Namgyal

The Namgyal dynasty ruled over Ladakh, a region in northern India, from the 16th century to the mid-20th century, playing a crucial role in the region's political and cultural development.

The Namgyal dynasty was founded in the early 16th century and maintained power until Ladakh was incorporated into the state of Jammu and Kashmir under British protection in the 19th century. The dynasty helped establish Buddhism as the dominant cultural and religious force in Ladakh. The Namgyal kings also constructed several important gompas and monasteries, thereby strengthening Tibetan Buddhism in the region.

India • |1553/1834| • Namgyal dynasty

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