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Mongolia: Palace of the Jebtsundamba Khutugtu Bogd Khan in a 19th century Thangka painting.

Mongolia: Palace of the Jebtsundamba Khutugtu Bogd Khan in a 19th century Thangka painting.

The Khalkha Jebtsundamba Khutuktus (Mongolian: Javzandamba Khutagt; Tibetan: Jetsun Dampa; literally, 'Holy Venerable Lord') were the spiritual heads of the Gelug lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia. They also held the title of Bogd Gegeen, making them the most senior lamas in Mongolia.

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