Instead of subduction down into the mantle, the Indian subcontinent was thrust beneath Tibet, helping to significantly raise the landscape.

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This is true. The collision of the Indian subcontinent with Tibet resulted in the formation of the Himalayas and the uplift of the region. There is evidence that the Indian plate is still moving beneath Tibet, contributing to ongoing uplift in the region.

Instead of Subduction Down into the Mantle, the Indian Subcontinent