Aba Tsering Nurbu
Aba Tsering Nurbu with Kaga Phunstok Angchuk Togo of Ladakh Rocks & Minerals Museum at Shey
Accompanied by Aba Tsering Nurbu Le, an 82-year-old member of the Bestangpa family from Shey, we had the unique opportunity to examine an ancient stone inscription near Shey Palace—a site of immense historical and spiritual significance in Ladakh.
Although parts of the inscription have been lost to time, the names of King Jamyang Namgyal—the 17th-century ruler of Ladakh (1595–1616)—and Chindak Paljor remain legible, suggesting that the text was created after the king’s passing.
Given its secluded location and historical significance, this inscription warrants further scholarly investigation. Historians and researchers are invited to contribute any additional insights that may help deepen our understanding of these inscriptions
Preliminary analysis of the inscription's images has been conducted by local scholar Stanzin Mingyur (CIBS) @smstanzin