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Dalai Lama's images were changing in the first half of 20 century. Dalai Lama traditionally have had the religious and political power in Tibet. Tibetan Regent actually have ruled Tibetan State in so many periods, but Dalai Lama have had the supreme power. The holy power was basically not changed. On the contrary to this, the secular power was increased. And Dalai Lama's images were also changing. The main causes of changing Dalai Lama's images were some external factors. Tibetan People felt the big threat and pressure. Qing Empire's power and authority were largely weakened in the late 19Century. But the British Empire's power have threatened Tibetan Buddhist State. Because Tibet had a weak military forces, Tibetan State had to selected the new patron of the diplomatic and military dimension. Then, Tibet was a buddhist state and nationalist state at the same time. As a nationalist state, Tibetan State pursued the integrated Tibet. Necessities against national wars and disasters also needed the national reforms. Tibetan reforms was not enough as a result. Tibetan State did not reunite the nation and protect themselves. In spite of the limitations, Tibetan State tried for their identities. The Thirteenth Dalai Lama became the new model as the supreme leader of Tibet. The Tibetan Wars showed the Tibetan national identities and goal, the measures against the natural disasters acted as the reason for being of Tibetan Buddhist State and abilities.