Tsewang Lhamo (, died 1812) was the Queen of the

Kingdom of Derge The Kingdom of Derge was an important Monarchy, kingdom in Kham from the 15th to the 19th century. It was a center of industry, religion and politics, with the seat of its kingdom in the town of Dêgê County, Degé. The kings of Derge followed a ...

for eight years. During her reign, she fostered the development of printing and publishing. Her life was documented by

Getse Mahapandita Getse Mahapandita (1761–1829) (Getse Mahāpaṇḍita Gyurme Tsewang Chokdrub; Wylie: dge rtse paN chen 'gyur med mchog grub) was an important Nyingma scholar affiliated with Kathok Monastery. Biography and work Getse Mahapandita was instrument ...

, who served as her chaplain.

References

Tibetan women People from Kham 18th-century Tibetan people 19th-century Tibetan people 1812 deaths Year of birth missing {{Women's-History-stub