Gyalse Regime Contribution to the Maintenance of Communications Between China and the Western Regions

The Gyalse (rgyal-sras) regime of the Tubo tribesrose at the beginning of the 11th century.Its founder,Gyalse,was a Tubo chieftain of the He-Huang area,between the Yellow and the Huangshui Rivers in EastQinghai and West Gansu.A descendant of the TuboTsenpo royal family,and a leader of great talent andbold vision,he enjoyed the unwavering support of allhis tribesmen.Gyalse set out to conquer other tribesand bring the He-Huang area under his control,andsuccessfully subdued his enemies.He set up his regime,