Paljor Dorje Shatra

[citation needed] Shatra's son is the former Kalon (Religion Minister) Shasur Gyurme Sonam Topgyal, also known as Shenkhawa.

In 1890 he accompanied the Chinese amban on his trip to Darjeeling and supported him during the negotiations leading to the Anglo-Chinese border treaty.

[3] The result of the accusation of the Tsongdu led to the 13th Dalai Lama deposing and banished him to his estate in Orong Kongbu (eastern Tibet).

[citation needed] In 1907, when the Dalai Lama fled Tibet, he was recalled to Lhasa by vice-amban Zhang Yingtang and was appointed advisor to the parliament.

[citation needed] Sir Charles Bell described Shatra as follows: "He showed people skills and a political power that surprised many at the conference.

Simla Treaty Conference , October 1913. Rear, middle, left is Archibald Rose and to the right Charles Bell . Front, left to right is Wangchuk Tsering, Chinese Delegates B. D. Bruce, Ivan Chen, Sir McMahon , Tibetan Delegates Longchen Shatra, Trimon and Tenpa Dhargay (known as the Dronyer Chenmo)