Practicing Success
When did Dalai Lama seek asylum in India? |
1956 1957 1958 1959 |
1959 |
In 1958, there was an armed uprising in Tibet against China’s occupation. This was suppressed by the Chinese forces. Sensing that the situation had become worse, in 1959, the Dalai Lama crossed over to the Indian border and sought asylum which was granted. |