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Tibetan Army

Okay kiddo, so let me explain what the Tibetan army is. Back in the olden days, there was a country called Tibet, and they had soldiers who protected their land and people - just like how superheroes protect their city from bad guys.

Now, the Tibetan army was made up of men who were trained to use weapons like swords, spears, and bows and arrows to fight against any enemies who tried to harm their country. They were really brave and strong, just like the knights you read about in fairytales.

But, unfortunately, Tibet's army was not always strong enough to protect their country from invasions. That's because back then, Tibet was a small country surrounded by big, powerful neighbors who sometimes tried to take over their land.

Today, there is no official Tibetan army because Tibet is a part of China, and China has its own army to protect the country. But, some members of the Tibetan community still practice martial arts and self-defense to keep their culture and traditions alive.
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