The story of the Khampas: the warriors that Mao’s army feared

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2 min readDec 29, 2022

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These were Tibetan warriors who fought and won in initial battles against the Chinese army of Mao during its annexation of Tibet. While they were finally outnumbered, they are still revered for their heroism.

A photo from 1950s of Tibetan Khampa warriors.

The Khampa warriors of Tibet were a group of Tibetan fighters who were known for their bravery and martial prowess. They were also known as “Khampas,”…

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