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Today I Learned (TIL)

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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Fnrjkdh on 2025-07-04 23:14:56+00:00.

Original Title: TIL in 1793 the Qianlong Emperor issued the 29-Article Ordinance for the More Effective Governing of Tibet, where the selection of Tibetan reincarnations was determined by drawing lots or tally sticks from a golden urn. The 14th Dalai Lama was one of 5 Lamas since 1792 to receive an exemption

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