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Mongol Conquest of China Sparks Cultural Integration with Tibetan Buddhism

Tibetan Scholars in the Yuan Court of China: Influx of the Mongols in China
Jayeeta Gangopadhyay

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The article discusses how the Mongol rulers of the Yuan dynasty in China supported Tibetan scholars to spread Buddhism among the Mongols. This cultural exchange had a significant impact on East Asia, similar to the influence of earlier Chinese dynasties like the T'ang and Song. Despite being foreign to the Yuan rulers, Buddhism was embraced and promoted by them. This historical background sheds light on the integration of different cultures and belief systems during this period in China.