Introduction to Songtsen Gampo, who was his favorite concubine? There were two Tang princesses who married Tubo, namely "Princess Wencheng" and "Princess Jincheng". These two women Although she was a "clan daughter", unfortunately, she was not considered the emperor's biological daughter. However, after being resettled in Tubo, Songtsen Gampo's personal status was quite high. It is worth stating that the most favored princess of Tubo is the "Princess Chizun" of the Nibala Kingdom.
Many later generations believe that Songtsen Gampo, who became king in Tubo, was a historical figure with far-sighted vision and surrendered to the Tang Dynasty. Interestingly, Chinese history has actually raised a beautiful and moving hat. After all, the monarch was extensively glorified and deified. Regarding the "Princess Chizun" of the ancient Niboluo Kingdom, she did have a happy marriage with Songtsen Gampo.
Songtsan Gampo
Unfortunately, the Tibetan documents and *** historical records only talk about Songtsan Gampo marrying "Princess Wencheng", but there is no mention of Songtsan Gampo marrying "Princess Wencheng". The matter of "Princess Chizun" of the ancient Niboluo Kingdom. It seems that when "Princess Wencheng" entered Tubo, she actually embarked on two marriages. In one scene, "Princess Wencheng" belongs to the protagonist; in the other scene, sitting in the host's seat is the newlywed princess of the ancient country of "Nibala" in Nepal - "Princess Chizun".
Who is Princess Chizun?
Looking at historical materials, you can find that the famous "Princess Chizun" was born in the Thakuri dynasty of Nepal. Her father It's called Yangshu Fama. Introduction to Songtsen Gampo in the mid-seventh century. After Songtsen Gampo unified the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and established the Tubo regime, the country became increasingly powerful. Before marrying Princess Wencheng, King Yuanshufamo married his precious daughter, "Princess Chizun", to Japan in 641 in order to seek peace on the border. Some people also say that the reason why Songtsen Gampo wanted to marry "Princess Chizun" as his concubine was to strengthen the friendly relationship with "Nibala" and thereby consolidate the religious ties between Tibet and the Indian Peninsula.
When "Princess Chizun" married in Tibet, she also brought some craftsmen and an eight-year-old Buddha statue of Sakyamuni. According to historical records, "Princess Chizun" once invited "Princess Wencheng" to jointly build temples. As a result, the "Jokhang Temple" and "Raocha Temple" later became famous in Tubo. The main shrine of "Jokhang Temple" enshrines the Buddha statue brought by "Princess Chizun", and the "Raocha Temple" enshrines the twelve-year-old life-size statue of Sakyamuni brought by "Princess Wencheng".