Bel Kyesang Dongtsab (; ? – 755), also known as Bel Dongtsab, was a general of

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. Bel Dongtsab invaded Bruzha (mordern

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) in 737 and conquered it. Later, he was appointed as the '' Lönchen'' by Me Agtsom. Bel Dongtsab murdered Me Agtsom in 755, and launched a rebellion together with his colleague

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. They were supported by the

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. Dongtsab was defeated by two famous generals, Chimshang Gyalsig Shuteng and

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, and was captured. He was executed together with Lang Nyesig and their family members.

References

''Old Tibetan Annals (version I)'', I.T.J. 0750''Old Tibetan Chronicle'', P.T. 1287
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