The organisation of stage stations in Central Asian colonial provinces of the Tibetan Empire according to Pelliot tibétain 1096r

Abstract Based on the first English translation of Old Tibetan document with shelf mark Pelliot tibétain 1096 recto, article analyses internal organisation a stage station ( sluṅs ) in Central Asian colonial provinces Empire. It examines officials and offices that constituted station, as well persons who were using its services. By comparing information contained later reports foreign travellers, reconstructs station. also brings to light certain traits apparently common historically attested relay system Empire succeeding introduced by Mongols during thirteenth century ce .