Ming–Tibet relations
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The Ming dynasty considered Tibet to be part of the Western Regions. While the Ming dynasty at its height had some degree of influence in Tibet, the exact nature of their relations is under dispute by
Painting of Kublai Khan on a hunting expedition, by the Chinese court artist Liu Guandao, c. 1280
Tibet within the Yuan dynasty under the top-level department known as the Bureau of Buddhist and Tibetan Affairs (Xuanzheng Yuan)
Preface and overview of Guang Yu Tu
Guang Yu Tu, Western Regions
Tibet under Qing rule
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The Qing dynasty, led by the Manchus, ruled Tibet from 1720 to 1912. The Qing called Tibet a fanbu, fanbang or fanshu, which has usually been translated as "vassal", "vassal state", or "borderlands",
Lhazang Khan
Lungtok Gyatso, 9th Dalai Lama, with lamas and monks, and ambans inattendance, around 1808.
Lhasa Amban's yamen from Southeast around 1900–1901.