13-Article Ordinance for the More Effective Governing of Tibet

The 13-Article Ordinance for the More Effective Governing of Tibet (Chinese: 酌定西藏善後章程十三條) defined the political system of Tibet during the Qing dynasty of China.^[1] It was issued by the Qianlong Emperor in 1751.

In 1793, the 29-Article Ordinance for the More Effective Governing of Tibet was also published to define specific responsibilities of government officials including the Dalai Lama.^[2][3]

The political position of the Qing imperial residents (ambans) were further strengthened in both ordinances.^[4]

See also

• Tibet under Qing rule
• List of Qing ambans in Tibet