For nearly two centuries till about 1600 , Ladakh was subject to raids and invasions from neighbouring Muslim states .
Faced with the Islamic conquest of South Asia in the 13th century , Ladakh chose to seek and accept guidance in religious matters from Tibet .
For nearly two centuries till about 1600 , Ladakh was subject to raids and invasions from neighbouring Islamic states .
Faced with the Islamic conquest of South Asia in the 13th century , Ladakh chose to seek and accept guidance in religious matters from Tibet .