Note 17 — Chapter VII · GOVERNMENT OF LHASA—CUSTOMS, FESTIVALS, ETC.
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The Amban, or Imperial Resident of China in Tibet, is the head of the Tibetan army. His Chinese staff consists of an Assistant Amban, two Laoyeh, and a paymaster (pogpon).17 There is also one Tibetan general, or Magpon, six Dahpon,18 or division commanders, six Rupon commanding regiments, and a number of subordinate officers.