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The Qing Emperor appointed an amban in Tibet (), who represented Qing authority over the Buddhist theocracy of Tibet, and commanded over 2,000 troops stationed in Lhasa. The chief amban was aided by an assistant amban () and both of them reported to the Qing Lifan Yuan. Their duties included acting as intermediary between China and the Hindu kingdom of Nepal (Ghorkhas Country); a secretary () dealt with native affairs. Three Chinese commissioners (), of the class of sub-prefects, were stationed at Lhasa, Tashilumbo and Ngari.