Khu Mangpoje Lhasung (, ? – 705), also known as Khu Mangpoje, was a general of the

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. In Chinese records, his name was given as Qū Mǎngbùzhī (). After

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purged Gar clan, he was sent to the east border to defense against

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. It proved that he was a general did not have military talents and was lack of experience in the later days. He invaded

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and put Changsong (昌松, in modern Wuwei) under siege in 700, in order to vanquish Tibetan troops led by the traitor

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, but was utterly beaten by Chinese general

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. He lost his two adjutants in this battle. Tridu Songtsen died in 704 in 'Jang (

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), and

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and Se rib revolted. Mongpoje was appointed as '' Lönchen'' to put down the rebellion, but he tried to overthrow the powerful empress regent

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. He was captured and executed, his position turned to another general named

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. Thrimalö had his property confiscated in 707.

References

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