Dro Clan

Institutions & Collectives Premodern Culture

A prominent Tibetan family from the ninth century, based in Kokonor (present-day Qinghai District, China). They are believed to have founded and built some of the earliest buildings within the Alchi monastery, including the Dukhang and Sumstek structures.

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