Английская Википедия:Dehra Compass
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Dehra Compass or Dehra Kompas (Шаблон:Lang) is the location of a historical caravan campsite in Aksai Chin. It is under Chinese control and claimed by India. Historically, the camp was used by caravans journeying between the Indian subcontinent and Tarim Basin. It was traversed by European explorers during the 1800s.[1] At one point, there were stone shelters constructed at this location to facilitate camping.[2]
Etymology
'Dehra' is derived from the Punjabi and Seraiki language word 'dera', meaning camp, while 'Compass' comes from the name of a survey officer, Kompas Walla.[3]
Sino-Indian border dispute
In the events leading to the Sino-Indian War, Indian patrols used Kompas La and Dehra Compass to monitor the area.[2] Chinese troops gained control of this area after May 1961.[4][5][6]
Kompas La
Kompas La or Dehra La (Шаблон:Zh) is the pass through a nearby mountain spur. Historically the pass was to the south reached an elevation of Шаблон:Convert.[1] Present day, the vehicle accessible gravel road routed to the east, while still one of the highest in the world, only reaches elevation of Шаблон:Convert,[7] serving the Chinese border outpost of Heweitan to the west.Шаблон:Fact
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