History • Medieval IndiaHard
How did the influx of Tibetan immigrants following the coronation of the first Chogyal reshape the socio-political fabric of medieval Sikkim?
A. It completely eradicated the indigenous Lepcha culture and language within a single generation.
B. It established a dual socio-political order where Tibetan aristocracy and lamas shared governance with traditional Lepcha headmen.✓ Correct Answer
C. It converted the entire population to Islam through military campaigns.
D. It transformed Sikkim into a direct tributary province of the Mughal Empire.
💡 Solution & Explanation
The arrival of Tibetan nobility and Buddhist institutions led to a symbiotic administrative arrangement where Tibetan rulers and lamas collaborated with indigenous Lepcha chieftains, preserving local customs while introducing Tibetan governance and religion. Lepcha culture was not eradicated; rather, a composite society emerged. Mughal emperors never extended their authority into the high mountains of Sikkim.
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