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.
Dro Clan
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Institutions & Collectives | Premodern Culture | All India | Himalayan North India | Early Medieval (600–1200 CE)
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ChicagoImpart Encyclopedia of Art. "Dro Clan." Last updated February 17, 2026. https://imp-art.org/definitions/dro-clan/.
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