MUSTANG2

MUSTANG

GENEALOGY

dMag-dpon Shres-rab bla-ma ("sixth successor of the dynasty of Nam-lha Mi-rje Gung-rgyal"), belived to be a descendant of dMag-dPon Byir-ma, sometime provincial governor of Kailash under the Gung-thang kings. A military commander in the service of Gung-thang, he was appointed rDzong-dpon of Lo, but ruled virtually independently. Retired after 1380. He had issue, two sons:

1) Khri-dpon Byir-ma.
2) dPon-po Tshang Chos-skyong-'bum. Succeeded his father as rDzong-dpon of Lo after 1380. Served under bSod-nams-lde of Gun-thang, in his re-conquest of Purang in the 1390s. Recognised as vassal ruler of the area, including Lo, Nar, Nyishang, Manang, Phug, and Nubri. He d. ca. 1425, having had issue, two sons:
- a) Mi-dpon bKra-shis-bzang-po.
- b) dBang-phyug yon-tan, who became Chos-rgyal Ama-dPal bzang-po rgyal-mtshan, Lo rGyal-po - see below.

1440 - 1447 Chos-rgyal Ama-dPal bzang-po rgyal-mtshan, Lo rGyal-po. b. 1387, as dBang-phyug yon-tan, younger son of dPon-po Tshang-chos-skyong-'bum, rDzong-dpon of Lo. Succeeded his father as rDzong-dpon ca. 1425. Ordained as a monk in 1427 when he assumed the name Ama-dPal bzang-po rgyal-mtshan. Defeated the Zhang-pa army, declared his independence and enthroned as rGyal-po 1440. Recognised willingly as and independent ruler by the Gung-thung king, and assumed the title of Chos-rgyal. Transferred his capital from Tsarang to sMonthang, which he established as his rGyal-sa. Conquered and subjugated Guge and Purang, in western Tibet. Founded the Thub-bstan bshad-'grub dar-rgyas-gling Monastery at Tsarang, which accommodated over 2,000 resident monks and served as a major centre of religious learning and worship. Venerated as a Bodhisattva by his people. He d. at the bKra-shis dge-'phel Palace, sMonthang, 1447, having had issue, three sons:

1) Chos-rgyal bKra-shis bzang-po [A-mgon] [Tenzing Zampo], Lo rGyal-po - see below.
2) dMag-dpon Donyod-rDo-rje [A-mogha] [Amigharajra]. b. ca. 1421, educ. privately. C-in-C with the rank and title of dMag-dpon before 1446. He d. 1482.
3) rGyal-sras Kun-dga 'rgyal-mtshan [A-phan], educ. privately. Zhabs-drung of Tsarang Monastery.
4) rGyal-sras Rin-chen-bzang-po [A-rgyal], educ. privately. A monk.

1447 - 1482 Chos-rgyal bKra-shis bzang-po [A-mgon] [Tenzing Zampo], Lo rGyal-po. b. 1419, eldest son of Chos-rgyal Ama-dPal bzang-po rgyal-mtshan [rDzong-dpon], Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 1447. An enlightened ruler, who patronised literature and religion, reorganised the administration and developed the economic welfare of the kingdom, during a reign that was largely peaceful and prosperous. He ca. 1482, having had issue, four sons:

1) Chos-rgyal bKra-shis-mgon [Tshang-chen-bKra-shis-mgon-dpal-bzang-po] [A-ham], Lo rGyal-po - see below.
2) rGyal-sras A-mchog seng-ge rDo-rje-brtan-pa [A-seng], educ. privately. Appointed as sDe-pa bar-pa. m. before 1497, a princess of Gu-ge. He d. after 1503.
3) rGyal-sras mNyams-med bSod-nams Ihun-grub [Glo-bo-mkhan-chen]. b. 1456, educ. privately. Zhabs-drung of Tsarang Monastery. One of the most renowned religious leaders and scholars of his age, who was honoured with the title of Glo-bo-mkhan-chen=Mhasthavira or "great abbot". He d. 1532.
4) rGyal-sras bDe-legs rgya-mtsho'i-dpal-mnga'-ba [bDe-rgyam-pa], educ. privately. Became a monk in early life but later renounced celibacy. Appointed as sDe-pa chung-pa. Governor of Purang and rGyal-ti. He d. after 1503.

1482 - 1513 Chos-rgyal bKra-shis-mgon [Tshang-chen-bKra-shis-mgon-dpal-bzang-po], Lo rGyal-po. b. before 1445, eldest son of Chos-rgyal bKra-shis bzang-po [A-mgon] [Tenzing Zampo], Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Appointed as Heir Apparent with the title of rGyal-chung. Served as Drung-pa chen-po during his father's retreats to monasteries. Succeeded on the death of his father, ca. 1482. He d. ca. 1513, having had issue, three sons:

1) rGyal-sras Blo-gros-rgyal-mtshan, educ. privately. A monk. Zhabs-drung of Tsarang Monastery.
2) A-ham mGon-po rgyal-myshan Grags-pa-mtha'-yas, Lo rGyal-po - see below.
3) rGyal-sras rGyal-po brTan-pa'i rgya-mtsho, educ. privately. sDe-pa (of Gelung and Gami?) ca. 1544. m. a joint wife with his elder brother, A-ham mGon-po rgyal-myshan Grags-pa-mtha'-yas, Lo rGyal-po. He had issue, a son:
- a) 'Jam-dbyangs-rin-chen rgyal-mchan-dpal-bzagpo [A-drung], educ. privately. sDe-pa (of Gelung and Gami?). A former monk, who later left the order, married and had issue, one son:
  - i) Chos-dpal bzang-po, educ. privately. A monk.

1513 A-ham mGon-po rgyal-myshan Grags-pa-mtha'-yas, Lo rGyal-po, second son of Chos-rgyal bKra-shis-mgon-dpal-dzang-po [Tshang-chen-bKra-shis-mgnon], Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, ca. 1513. The growing power of Jumla saw a contraction of his hegemony to little more than the traditional areas of Lo, eventually losing his independence ca. 1544. m. a joint wife with his younger brother, rGyal-sras rGyal-po brTan-pa'i rgya-mtsho. He had issue, three sons:

1) rGyal-sras dKra-shis stob-rgyas [bKra-shis stog-rgyal]. Appointed as Khri-thog-pa under the Jumla authorities. He had issue, two sons:
- a) Chos-rgyal A-ham rGya-hor-dpal-bzang, Lo rGyal-po - see below.
- b) A-ham bSod-nams bKra-shis-'od-'bar, Lo rGyal-po - see below.
2) rGyal-sras Kun-dga'-blo-gros, educ. privately. Appointed as sDe-pa under the Jumla authorities.
3) rGyal-sras bSod-nams dPal-'bar, educ. privately. A monk. Appointed as Chos-mdzad.

1544 - 1560 Interregnum, Lo divided into separate districts ruled by the sons of mGon-po rgyal-myshan Grags-pa-mtha'-yas, under Jumla sovereignty until ca. 1560.

1560 - 15xx Chos-rgyal A-ham rGya-hor-dpal-bzang, Lo rGyal-po, elder son of rGyal-sras dKra-shis stob-rgyas [bKra-shis stog-rgyal], educ. privately. Appointed as Khri-thog-pa under the Jumla authorities. Succeeded is re-establishing the principality, ca. 1560. A great patron of literature, religious sculpture and the building of stupas. m. a joint wife with his younger brother, sDe-pa bKra-shis-'od-'bar [bSod-nams bKra-shis] [A-ham rGyal-po]. He d.s.p.

15xx - 1580 A-ham bSod-nams bKra-shis-'od-'bar, Lo rGyal-po, younger son of Khri-thog-pa dKra-shis stob-rgyas [bKra-shis stog-rgyal], educ. privately. Appointed as sDe-pa by his elder brother ca. 1560. Succeeded on his death. m. a joint wife with his elder brother. He d. ca. 1580, having had issue, three sons:

1) rGyal-sras 'Jams-dbyangs-pa, educ. privately. Zhabs-drung of Tsarang Monastery.
2) A-ham Don-grub-rDo-rje, Lo rGyal-po - see below.
3) rGyal-sras Rab-brtan ['O-Lo], educ. privately. Appointed as sDe-pa by his elder brother. He d. at Dolpo, spring 1591.

1580 - 1594 A-ham Don-grub-rDo-rje, Lo rGyal-po, second son of A-ham bSod-nams bKra-shis-'od-'bar, Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father ca. 1580. He did much to revive the fortunes of the state, constructed palaces and strong forts, and recovered authority over Serib, Gelung and Khangkar. He d. 1594, having had issue, two sons:

1) A-ham dSam-grub rDo-rje, Lo rGyal-po - see below.
2) rGyal-sras bSod-nams dpal-'byor-bzang-po, educ. privately. A monk. Zhabs-drung.

1594 - 1609 A-ham dSam-grub rDo-rje, Lo rGyal-po, eldest son of A-ham Don-grub-rDo-rje, Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father 1594. He d. 1609, having had issue, an only surviving son:

1) A-ham A-mgon dSam-grub rab-brtan phyogs-thams-cad-las rnam-par rgyal-ba, Lo rGyal-po - see below.

1609 - 1655 A-ham A-mgon dSam-grub rab-brtan phyogs-thams-cad-las rnam-par rgyal-ba, Lo rGyal-po, only surviving son of A-ham dSam-grub rDo-rje, Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father 1609. Abdicated in favour of his third son, 1655. m. Nyi-zla rGlay-mo (d. after 1663), a princess from Ladakh. He d. after 1663, having had issue, four sons:

1) rGyal-sras Phun-tshogs rab-brtan. b. 1635, educ. privately. A monk. Zhabs-drung. He d. 1685.
2) rGyal-sras 'Jam-dbyangs bSod-nams bstan-'dzin-dbang-po, educ. privately. A monk. Zhabs-drung.
3) A-ham Sa-dbang dSam-grub dPal-'bar, Lo rGyal-po - see below.
4) Mi-dbang Sa-dbang Brtan-pa'i-rdo-je [A-mchog], educ. privately. Deputy ruler with the titles of Mi-dbang (lord of the earth) and Sa-dbang (lord of beings).

1656 - 1710 A-ham Sa-dbang dSam-grub dPal-'bar, Lo rGyal-po. b. ca. 1639, third son of A-ham dSam-grub rab-brtan phyogs-thams-cad-las rnam-par rgyal-ba [A-mgon], Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father 1655. Fought several wars against Jumla, regaining his independence through military help from Ladakh several times during his reign. Lost the Thak-Panchgaun region to Parvat in 1687. Abdicated in favour of his son 1710. He had issue, an only son:

1) A-ham Tshe-dbang-Ihun-grub [Phun-tsong-gtsug-rgyam nor-bu] [Amgon Tshe-dbang-bsam-grub], Lo rGyal-po - see below.

1711 - 1723 A-ham Tshe-dbang-Ihun-grub [Phun-tsong-gtsug-rgyam nor-bu] [Amgon Tshe-dbang-bsam-grub], Lo rGyal-po, only son of A-ham [Sa-dbang dSam-grub dPal-'bar], Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Succeeded on the abdication of his father 1710. He d. before 1725, having had issue, five sons and a daughter:

1) A-ham bKra-shis rnam-rgyal, Lo rGyal-po - see below.
2) "Zhabs-drung sprul-pa'I-sku" (=incarnate monk). Personal name unknown.
3) Zhur (illegit?).
4) Chos (illegit?).
5) Kha-shas (illegit?).
1) Princess Nyi-zla dbang-mo. m. ca. 1722 (div. ca. 1725), bDe-skyong rnam-rgyal, King of Ladakh, son of Nyi-ma rnam-rgyal, King of Ladakh.
2) Princess Su-ga-siddhi.

1723 - 1728 A-ham bKra-shis rnam-rgyal, Lo rGyal-po, eldest son of A-ham Tshe-dbang Ihun-grub [Phun-tsong-gtsug-rgyam nor-bu] [Amgon Tshe-dbang-bsam-grub], Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. m. ca. 1722, Nor-dzin bde-legs dbang-mo (d. after 1735), Regent for her son 1728-1734, daughter of Nyi-ma rnam-rgyal, King of Ladakh. He d. ca. 1728, having had issue, one son and one daughter:

1) Amgon bSod-nams bsTan-'dzin dbang-rgyal, Lo rGyal-po - see below.
1) Kun-dga'-'chi-med-dpal-'dren-bzang-mo [dpal-'dren-dbang-mo] "mChog-sprul rJe-btsun-ma Zabs-drung" (=incarnate nun).

1728 - 1750 Amgon bSod-nams bsTan-'dzin dbang-rgyal, Lo rGyal-po, only surviving son of A-ham bKra-shis nam-rgyal, Lo rGyal-po. b. ca. 1717, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father 1728. Reigned under the regency of his mother, until he came of age and assumed full ruling powers, 1734. m. ca. 1734, He d. ca. 1750, having had issue, one son:

1) A-ham [Chos-rgyal dBang-rgyal rDo-rje, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Wanggyal Dorje, Raja of Mustang] - see below.

1760 - 1797 A-ham [Chos-rgyal dBang-rgyal rDo-rje], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Wanggyal Dorje, Raja of Mustang]. b. ca. 1738, only surviving son of Amgon bSod-nams-bsTan-'dzin dbang-rgyal, Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father ca. 1750. Entered into an alliance with the Nepalese to defeat his overlord, the Raja of Jumla, in 1788. Accepted Nepalese sovereignty in 1790, and secured the return of lands annexed by Jumli, including lower Lo, Manang, Nyishang, Phug, Nubri, Rui, Namjar, and Dolpo. Thereafter recognised as a tributary ruler (sirobujhaunya rajya) with the hereditary title of Raja of Mustang. Received a crown recognising his new status from the Maharajadhiraja of Nepal. Granted a gold and plumed crown by the Emperor of China, now forming part of the rTog-gsum or regalia of the principality. He was a religious and cultural reformer who renovated monasteries and monuments, built several temples and a modern palace, and invited learned lamas to settle in Lo. He d. 1797, having had issue, three sons:

1) A-ham bKra-shis-snying-po phyogs-las-mam-par-rgyal-ba'i-sde, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Krathis Nyingpo, Raja of Mustang] - see below.
2) rGyal-sras sPrul-pa'i-sku rDo-rje-'phrin-las, educ. privately. A monk. Zhabs-drung. He had issue, a son:
- a) A-ham 'Jam-dpal-dgra-'dul [Theg-mog-seng-ge], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Jampal Traldus, Raja of Mustang] - see below.
3) rGyal-sras sDe-pa 'Che-med phan-bde'i-snying-po, educ. privately.

1797 - 1815 A-ham bKra-shis-snying-po phyogs-las-mam-par-rgyal-ba'i-sde, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Krathis Nyingpo, Raja of Mustang], eldest son of A-ham [Chos-rgyal dBang-rgyal rDo-rje], Lo rGyal-po [Raja of Mustang], educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father 1797. Abdicated 1815. He had issue, a son:

1) rGyal-sras 'Jam-dpal rDo-rje.

1815 - 1837 A-ham 'Jam-dpal-dgra-'dul [Theg-mchog-seng-ge], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Jampal Traldus, Raja of Mustang], only son of sPrul-pa'i-sku rDo-rje-'prin-las, Zhabs-drung, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his paternal uncle, 1815. A religious minded man who spent long hours meditating with his Lamas in remote caves and other holy places. m. rGyal-mo Padma bu-khrid (d. after 1857), a highly educated who assisted her husband and son in the government and visited Katmandu on his behalf several times, from the family of the rNying-ma-pa Master, Rig-'dzin rGod-kyi idem-khru-can, of g'Tsand-phu Bla-brang, in Shigatse. He d. at Monthong Palace, 1837, having had issue, an only surviving son:

1) A-ham Kun-dra'-nor-bu, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Kunga Norbu, Raja of Mustang] - see below.

1837 - 1857 A-ham Kun-dga'-nor-bu, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Kunga Norbu, Raja of Mustang], only surviving son of A-ham 'Jam-dpal-dgra-'dul [Theg-mog-seng-ge], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Jampal Traldus, Raja of Mustang], educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 1837. Served in the Nepalese War against Tibet in 1855. m. rGyal-mo bKra-shis bu-khrid, a lady from a noble Tibetan family. He d. 1857, having had issue, three sons:

1) A-ham 'Jam-dbyangs dbang-dus [Khams-gsum dbang-dus], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Jamyang Wangdi, Raja of Mustang] - see below.
2) A-ham dNgos-grub dPal-'bar, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Siddhisrjvala, Raja of Mustang] - see below.
3) rGyal-sras Sa-dbang dBang-rgyal-nor-bu, Lama of Tsarang, educ. privately. m. m. rGyal-mo Tshe-mchog sGrol-ma (d. suddenly, at Montsong Palace, winter 1871), Regent 1863-1868, widow of his elder brother, A-ham 'Jam-dbyangs dbang-dus [Khams-gsum dbang-dus], Lo rGyal-po. He d. before 1893, having had issue, three sons:
- a) A-ham 'Jam-dbyangs-rgyal-mtshan ['Jam-dbyangs-dPal-'bar], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Raja Jamyang Palbar, Raja of Mustang] - see below.
- b) sKu-zhabs dBang-rgyal-dPal-'bar, educ. privately. Minister of State 1894. Rebelled against his brother.
- c) sKu-zhabs Rab-rgyas-dPal-'bar, educ. privately. Minister of State 1894.

1857 - 1863 A-ham 'Jam-dbyangs dbang-dus [Khams-gsum dbang-dus], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Jamyang Wangdi, Raja of Mustang], eldest son of A-ham Kun-dga'-nor-bu, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Kunga Norbu, Raja of Mustang], educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 1857. Reigned under the regency of his mother. Never installed or crowned and thus addressed in some local chronicles as rGyal-sras (prince) only. m. rGyal-mo Tshe-mchog sGrol-ma (m. second, her brother-in-law, the Lama of Tsarang, and d. suddenly, at Montsong Palace, winter 1871), Regent for her brother-in-law 1863-1868. He d.s.p. at the Monthong Palace, 1863.

1863 - 1893 A-ham dNgos-grub-dPal-'bar, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Ngodup Palbar alias Siddhisrjvala, Raja of Mustang], second son of A-ham Kun-dga'-nor-bu, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Kunga Norbu, Raja of Mustang], educ. privately. Became a monk in early life, rising to the office of Tsarang Zhabs-drung. Succeeded on the death of his elder brother, and gave up his monastic life, 1863. Reigned under the regency of his sister-in-law 1863-1868. Came of age and assumed full ruling powers, 1868. He d.s.p. in late 1893.

1893 - 1935 A-ham 'Jam-dbyangs-rgyal-mtshan] ['Jam-dybangs-dPal-'bar], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Raja Jamyang Palbar, Raja of Mustang], son of Sa-dbang dBang-rgyal-nor-bu, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his paternal uncle, 1893. He d. at the Monthong Palace, 1935, having had issue, two sons:

1) Captain rGyal-chung 'Jam-dbyangs dbang-dus dPal-'bar. Appointed as Heir Apparent by his father, invested with the title of rGyal-chung, and recognised by the Nepalese authorities. Hon. Capt. Nepalese Army. He d.v.p.
2) H.H. A-ham bsTan-'dzin 'jam-dpal dgra-'drul, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Angun Tenzing Trandul, Raja of Mustang] - see below.

1935 - 1955 A-ham bsTan-'dzin 'jam-dpal dgra-'drul, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Angun Tenzing Trandul, Raja of Mustang] (first time) - see below.

1955 - 1958 Captain H.H. A-ham dBang-dus snying-po, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Raja Angdu Nyingpo, Raja of Mustang], eldest son of Colonel H.H. A-ham bsTan-'dzin 'jam-dpal dgra-'drul], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Angun Tenzing Trandul, Raja of Mustang], educ. privately. Appointed as Heir Apparent by his father and invested with the title of rGyal-chung. Succeeded on the abdication of his father, 1955. Hon. Capt. Royal Nepalese Army 1955. Rcvd: Coron. medal (1956). He d. at the Monthong Palace, 1958, having had issue, two daughters:

1) The eldest daughter. m. ...
2) Chimi Dolkar Bista. m. a Tibetan merchant. She had issue, two sons:
- a) ... m. a daughter of a Bhutanese nobleman.

1935 - 1955 & 1958 - 1964 Colonel H.H. A-ham bsTan-'dzin 'Jam-dpal dgra-'drul, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Angun Tenzing Trandul, Raja of Mustang]. b. at the Monthong Palace, 1923, younger son of A-ham 'Jam-dbyangs-rgyal-mtshan] ['Jam-dyangs-dPal-'bar], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Raja Jambian Pelbar, Raja of Mustang], educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 1935. Abdicated in favour of his eldest son, 1955. Resumed the throne after his death 1958. Mbr. Raj Sabha and Co-ordinator of local panchayats 1962-1964. Hon. Col. Royal Nepalese Army 1958. m. Rani Kelsang Choeden, of he Zhalu Kushang family of the Che clan, elder sister of H.E. Ngawang Khyenrab Thupten Lekshe Gyatso, 18^th Chogye Trichen Rinpoche, of the Phenpo Nalanda Monastery in Tibet. He d. at Phre-mkhar Palace, 1964, having had issue, three sons and five daughters, including:

1) A-ham dBang-dus snying-po, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Raja Angdu Nyingpo, Raja of Mustang] - see above.
2) Ngag-dbang 'Jigs-med thub-bstan rgya-mtsho. Became a monk and rose to be Zhabs-drung of the Royal Monastery at Tsarang. m. (first) a lady from a noble family in Tsarang, who died young. m. (second) at Dolpo, ca. 1979, …(Diki Dolkar Bista?). He d. at Phre-mkhar Palace, 2000, having had issue, one son by his first and one daughter by his second wife:
- a) rGyal-chung 'Jig-med seng-ge dPal-'bar [Zingme Singhe Prabal Bista]. b. 1957 (s/o the first wife). Adopted by his paternal uncle the Raja and appointed as Heir Apparent with the title of rGyal-chung, September 2004. A businessman and social worker in Katmandu. Treasurer-Chair. Nabatame Memorial Trust & Peace Institute of Nepal. Dir. Royal Mustang Excursions since 1994. m. a lady from a noble Tibetan family. He has issue, including:
  - i) a son b. at Katmandu, after 1988.
- a) A d/o the second wife.
3) A-ham 'Jigs-med dpal'bar ['Jig-med rdo-rji dgra-'drul], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Raja Jigme Dorje Trandul, Raja of Mustang] - see below.
2) …Bista. m. Lobsang Bista (m. second, Tsela - see below). She had issue, one son:
- a) Rigzin Dorji Bista [Tulku].
3) Tsela Bista. b. after 1931. m. Lobsang Bista, widower of her elder sister. She had issue, two sons and one daughter:
- a) Tsewang Jordhen Bista. b. at Tsarang, 1971. Dir. Royal Mustang Excursions since 1994, Sec. Lo-Gyalpo Jigme Fndn., etc.
- b) Shabdrung Rinpoche [Makar].
- a) Lhawang Bista [Maya]. Chair. Tsarang Village Development Cttee. (VDC).
4) Thongjur Bista. m. Gyurmey Bista. She had issue, three sons and a daughter:
- a) Jigme Wangyal Bista.
- b) Gompo Bista.
- c) Shabdrung Ngawang Khyenrab, Rinchen Paljor Rinpoche. b. at Lo-Tsarang, 1971, educ. Lumbini Monastery, Sakya Inst. and Sakya Coll. (BA), Dehra Dun, India. Named Rinchen Paljor 1977, and Ngawang Rinchen Paljor 1979, and enthroned as Shabdrung Ngawang Rinchen Paljor Rinpoche 1992.
- a) Rigzin Wangmo Bista [Nono].
5) Karsang Bista. m. Pema Rigzin Bista. She had issue, two sons and a daughter:
- a) …Bista.
- b) Thokmey Bista.
- a) Tsering Dolkar. m. Tsampa Wangyal Thakuri, head Lama of Muktinath Gompa.

1964 - 2016 Lieutenant-Colonel H.H. A-ham 'Jigs-med dpal'bar ['Jig-med rdo-rji dgra-'drul], Lo rGyal-po [The Rt. Hon. Sri Sri Raja Jigme Prabal Bista, Raja of Mustang]. b. at the Monthong Palace, 1930, third and youngest son of Colonel H.H. A-ham bsTan-'dzin 'jam-dpal dgra-'drul], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Angun Tenzing Trandul, Raja of Mustang], by his wife, educ. privately and at Shigatse, Tibet. Appointed as Heir Apparent by his father, invested with the title of rGyal-chung in 1959 (recognised by the Nepalese authorities). Succeeded on the death of his father as Head of the Royal House of Lo and to the titular rank and dignity of Lo rGyal-po and Raja of Mustang, 1964. Mbr. Raj Sabha 1964-1990. Hon Lieut-Col Royal Nepalese Army 1964. Rcvd: Coron medals (1975 and 2002). m. at Shigatse, Tibet, 195x, H.H. rGyal-mo Srid-sgrol dPal-'bar [Rani Sahiba Sidol Palbar Bista], a lady from a noble family of Shigatse, Tibet. He d. at the Om Hospital, Chabahil, Katmandu, 16^th December 2016, having had issue, an only son who died aged eight years, and subsequently adopted his nephew, the son of his elder brother, as his own son and heir - see above.

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