Chiefdom of Tsanlha


Chiefdom of Tsanlha also known as Chiefdom of Lesser Jinchuan, was an autonomous Tusi chiefdom ruled Lesser Jinchuan during Qing dynasty. The rulers of Tsanlha used the royal title Tsanlha Gyalpo.
The chieftains of Tsanla were descendants of a Bon lama. He established the chiefdom in the end of the Ming dynasty. By the time of the Ming-Qing transition, he swore allegiance to Qing emperor, and was appointed Native Chieftain.
Later, Tsanla came into conflict with Chiefdom of Chuchen. After Jinchuan campaigns, it was annexed by Qing China.