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The Tibetan Crisis, rooted in China's 1950 annexation of Tibet and the subsequent 1959 uprising, has significantly shaped Sino-Indian relations, with the Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, playing a pivotal role as both a spiritual and political figure. Fleeing to India in 1959 after the failed Lhasa uprising, the Dalai Lama established the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) in Dharamsala, creating a government-in-exile that has been a persistent irritant in Sino-Indian diplomacy. This abstract explores the Dalai Lama's evolving role, from leading Tibet's resistance to advocating the Middle Way Approach for autonomy within China, and its implications for Sino-Indian relations. Initially, India's hosting of the Dalai Lama and Tibetan refugees strained ties with China, contributing to tensions culminating in the 1962 Sino-Indian War. China's suspicion of Indian support for Tibetan activities, despite India's official stance limiting the Dalai Lama to religious and cultural roles, continues to fuel mistrust. The Dalai Lama's international advocacy, including his 1987 Five-Point Peace Plan and global travels, has amplified Tibet's cause, aligning it with Western support and complicating India's balancing act between supporting Tibetan exiles and managing relations with China. This research offers a structured historical and theoretical analysis of India-China relations, focusing on the Tibet issue and the Dalai Lama's influence from 1947 to the present. It employs international relations theories to contextualize the conflict and proposes pathways for peaceful resolution. The findings aim to contribute to understanding the geopolitical complexities of the Tibetan crisis and its impact on Sino-Indian relations, offering insights for future diplomatic strategies.