Chiefdom of Lithang

Chiefdom of Lithang, or Chiefdom of Litang, was an autonomous Tusi chiefdom that ruled Litang during the Qing dynasty period. Lithang, Bathang, Chakla and Derge were called the "Four Great Native Chiefdoms in Kham" by the Chinese.
At first Lithang was ruled by the Khoshut Khanate. Lamas of Lithang Monastery were appointed the desi to govern the region. In 1719, a Chinese army under Yue Zhongqi marched to Chinese [expedition to Tibet (1720)|conquer Tibet], and the Lithang Lama surrendered to the Chinese. The 7th Dalai Lama's stepfather was appointed chieftain by China; Lithang Lama was appointed the vice chieftain. In 1725, Lithang was separated from Tibet. From then on, it was under the jurisdiction of Sichuan.
Lithang revolted against Qing China in 1905. However, the rebellion was soon put down by Zhao Erfeng.