842 Assassination of Langdarma by Buddhist monk. Kingdom dissolves, leaving Tibet in a state of political upheaval. 1207 Tibetan leaders quietly submit to Genghis Khan. Kublai Khan converted to Tibetan Buddhism. 1368 Fall of Yuan dynasty frees Tibet from dependence on China.
Factions begin to struggle for control over Tibet.
1447 Tashilhunpo monastery, future seat of Panchen Lamas, founded by the first Dalai Lama. 1474 Second Dalai Lama, Gedun Gyatsho, born. Third Dalai Lama, Sonam Gyatsho, born. First Panchen Lama, Lozang Chokyi Gyalthen, the teacher of the fifth Dalai Lama, born. The Panchen Lamas became the second most important religious leaders in Tibet.