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Which Tibetan Buddhist school, headed by the Dalai Lama, became the dominant political and religious order in Tibet from the 17th century and is known as the 'Yellow Hat' sect?
Answer: Gelug — The Gelug (Virtuous) school was founded by Je Tsongkhapa in the early 15th century and emphasised strict monastic discipline. The title 'Dalai Lama' was first bestowed by the Mongol khan Altan Khan in 1578.
- A Gelug ✓
- B Nyingma
- C Kagyu
- D Sakya
The Gelug (Virtuous) school was founded by Je Tsongkhapa in the early 15th century and emphasised strict monastic discipline. The title 'Dalai Lama' was first bestowed by the Mongol khan Altan Khan in 1578.