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Bhutan: His Majesty Jigme Wangchuck (1905 - 30 March 1952), 2nd Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1926-1952), c. 1926. Jigme Wangchuk was the 2nd Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, ascending to the throne in 1926 after the death of his father, Ugyen Wangchuck. Pursing legal and infrastructural reforms during his reign, he continued Bhutan's policy of almost complete isolation from the outside world, with the only foreign ties being with the British Raj in India. The Druk Gyalpo ('Dragon King') is the head of state of Bhutan. He is also known in English as the King of Bhutan. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bhutan-his-majesty-jigme-wangchuck-1905-30-march-1952-2nd-druk-gyalpo-or-dragon-king-r-1926-1952-c-1926-jigme-wangchuk-was-the-2nd-druk-gyalpo-of-bhutan-ascending-to-the-throne-in-1926-after-the-death-of-his-father-ugyen-wangchuck-pursing-legal-and-infrastructural-reforms-during-his-reign-he-continued-bhutans-policy-of-almost-complete-isolation-from-the-outside-world-with-the-only-foreign-ties-being-with-the-british-raj-in-india-the-druk-gyalpo-dragon-king-is-the-head-of-state-of-bhutan-he-is-also-known-in-english-as-the-king-of-bhutan-image344241366.htmlRM2B01FAE–Bhutan: His Majesty Jigme Wangchuck (1905 - 30 March 1952), 2nd Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1926-1952), c. 1926. Jigme Wangchuk was the 2nd Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, ascending to the throne in 1926 after the death of his father, Ugyen Wangchuck. Pursing legal and infrastructural reforms during his reign, he continued Bhutan's policy of almost complete isolation from the outside world, with the only foreign ties being with the British Raj in India. The Druk Gyalpo ('Dragon King') is the head of state of Bhutan. He is also known in English as the King of Bhutan.
BHUTAN KING UGYEN WANGCHUCK (1862-1926) receiving the Order of Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire from British officials at Punakha Dzong in January 1905. John Claude White fourth from left with prominent moustache also took the photo by a time lapse. Photo: British Library Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-bhutan-king-ugyen-wangchuck-1862-1926-receiving-the-order-of-knight-126373704.htmlRMH9GPXG–BHUTAN KING UGYEN WANGCHUCK (1862-1926) receiving the Order of Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire from British officials at Punakha Dzong in January 1905. John Claude White fourth from left with prominent moustache also took the photo by a time lapse. Photo: British Library
Bhutan: His Majesty Jigme Wangchuck (1905 - 30 March 1952), 2nd Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1926-1952), c. 1926. Jigme Wangchuk was the 2nd Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, ascending to the throne in 1926 after the death of his father, Ugyen Wangchuck. Pursing legal and infrastructural reforms during his reign, he continued Bhutan's policy of almost complete isolation from the outside world, with the only foreign ties being with the British Raj in India. The Druk Gyalpo ('Dragon King') is the head of state of Bhutan. He is also known in English as the King of Bhutan. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bhutan-his-majesty-jigme-wangchuck-1905-30-march-1952-2nd-druk-gyalpo-or-dragon-king-r-1926-1952-c-1926-jigme-wangchuk-was-the-2nd-druk-gyalpo-of-bhutan-ascending-to-the-throne-in-1926-after-the-death-of-his-father-ugyen-wangchuck-pursing-legal-and-infrastructural-reforms-during-his-reign-he-continued-bhutans-policy-of-almost-complete-isolation-from-the-outside-world-with-the-only-foreign-ties-being-with-the-british-raj-in-india-the-druk-gyalpo-dragon-king-is-the-head-of-state-of-bhutan-he-is-also-known-in-english-as-the-king-of-bhutan-image344241369.htmlRM2B01FAH–Bhutan: His Majesty Jigme Wangchuck (1905 - 30 March 1952), 2nd Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1926-1952), c. 1926. Jigme Wangchuk was the 2nd Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, ascending to the throne in 1926 after the death of his father, Ugyen Wangchuck. Pursing legal and infrastructural reforms during his reign, he continued Bhutan's policy of almost complete isolation from the outside world, with the only foreign ties being with the British Raj in India. The Druk Gyalpo ('Dragon King') is the head of state of Bhutan. He is also known in English as the King of Bhutan.
First published 1914 Bhutan King Residence Castle Tongsa Bhutan, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-first-published-1914-bhutan-king-residence-castle-tongsa-bhutan-47513455.htmlRMCN8BW3–First published 1914 Bhutan King Residence Castle Tongsa Bhutan,
Bhutan: His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck (11 November 1955 -), 4th Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1972-2006), c. 1972. Jigme Singye Wangchuck was the 4th Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, ruling from 1972 until he abdicated in 2006 in favour of his eldest son, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. He continued the modernisation and democratisation initiatives of his father, and most importantly advocated the use of a 'Gross National Happiness' index to measure the well-being of Bhutanese citizens rather than using Gross Domestic Product. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bhutan-his-majesty-jigme-singye-wangchuck-11-november-1955-4th-druk-gyalpo-or-dragon-king-r-1972-2006-c-1972-jigme-singye-wangchuck-was-the-4th-druk-gyalpo-of-bhutan-ruling-from-1972-until-he-abdicated-in-2006-in-favour-of-his-eldest-son-jigme-khesar-namgyel-wangchuck-he-continued-the-modernisation-and-democratisation-initiatives-of-his-father-and-most-importantly-advocated-the-use-of-a-gross-national-happiness-index-to-measure-the-well-being-of-bhutanese-citizens-rather-than-using-gross-domestic-product-image344241371.htmlRM2B01FAK–Bhutan: His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck (11 November 1955 -), 4th Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1972-2006), c. 1972. Jigme Singye Wangchuck was the 4th Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, ruling from 1972 until he abdicated in 2006 in favour of his eldest son, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. He continued the modernisation and democratisation initiatives of his father, and most importantly advocated the use of a 'Gross National Happiness' index to measure the well-being of Bhutanese citizens rather than using Gross Domestic Product.
South Asian leaders stand together during the start of the fourth SAARC Summit meeting December 29, 1988 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Standing from left to right are: Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Bangladesh President Hussain Muhammad Ershad, Nepal King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah, Bhutan King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, Maldives Prime Minister Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and Sri Lankan President J. R. Jayewardene. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/south-asian-leaders-stand-together-during-the-start-of-the-fourth-saarc-summit-meeting-december-29-1988-in-islamabad-pakistan-standing-from-left-to-right-are-pakistan-prime-minister-benazir-bhutto-indian-prime-minister-rajiv-gandhi-bangladesh-president-hussain-muhammad-ershad-nepal-king-birendra-bir-bikram-shah-bhutan-king-jigme-singye-wangchuck-maldives-prime-minister-maumoon-abdul-gayoom-and-sri-lankan-president-j-r-jayewardene-image364370381.htmlRM2C4PE3W–South Asian leaders stand together during the start of the fourth SAARC Summit meeting December 29, 1988 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Standing from left to right are: Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Bangladesh President Hussain Muhammad Ershad, Nepal King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah, Bhutan King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, Maldives Prime Minister Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and Sri Lankan President J. R. Jayewardene.
‘Rustam Overpowers the King of Hamavaran‘, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/rustam-overpowers-the-king-of-hamavaran-folio-from-a-shahnama-book-of-kings-image230994337.htmlRMRBPKHN–‘Rustam Overpowers the King of Hamavaran‘, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
‘Rustam Carrying the King of Mazandaran to Kai Kavus‘, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/rustam-carrying-the-king-of-mazandaran-to-kai-kavus-folio-from-a-shahnama-book-of-kings-image230994298.htmlRMRBPKGA–‘Rustam Carrying the King of Mazandaran to Kai Kavus‘, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
‘A King Offers to Make Amends to a Bereaved Mother‘, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-king-offers-to-make-amends-to-a-bereaved-mother-folio-from-a-khamsa-quintet-of-amir-khusrau-dihlavi-image230991972.htmlRMRBPGH8–‘A King Offers to Make Amends to a Bereaved Mother‘, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
‘Bahram Gur Exhibiting his Prowess in Wrestling at the Court of Shangul, King of India‘, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bahram-gur-exhibiting-his-prowess-in-wrestling-at-the-court-of-shangul-king-of-india-folio-from-a-shahnama-book-of-kings-image230992201.htmlRMRBPGWD–‘Bahram Gur Exhibiting his Prowess in Wrestling at the Court of Shangul, King of India‘, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
First published 1914 Masked Dancers Tongsa trongsa Jong Bhutan Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-first-published-1914-masked-dancers-tongsa-trongsa-jong-bhutan-47513460.htmlRMCN8BW8–First published 1914 Masked Dancers Tongsa trongsa Jong Bhutan
Bhutan: His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (2 May 1928 - 21 July 1972), 3rd Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1952-1972), c. 1950s. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was the 3rd Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, ascending to the throne in 1952. His primary goal during his reign was opening Bhutan to the outside world and modernising it, deepening ties with India and developing a close economic relationship with Bangladesh, Bhutan being the second nation after India to recognise Bangladesh's independence. Bhutan also joined the United Nations in 1971 under his rule. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bhutan-his-majesty-jigme-dorji-wangchuck-2-may-1928-21-july-1972-3rd-druk-gyalpo-or-dragon-king-r-1952-1972-c-1950s-jigme-dorji-wangchuck-was-the-3rd-druk-gyalpo-of-bhutan-ascending-to-the-throne-in-1952-his-primary-goal-during-his-reign-was-opening-bhutan-to-the-outside-world-and-modernising-it-deepening-ties-with-india-and-developing-a-close-economic-relationship-with-bangladesh-bhutan-being-the-second-nation-after-india-to-recognise-bangladeshs-independence-bhutan-also-joined-the-united-nations-in-1971-under-his-rule-image344241372.htmlRM2B01FAM–Bhutan: His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (2 May 1928 - 21 July 1972), 3rd Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1952-1972), c. 1950s. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was the 3rd Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, ascending to the throne in 1952. His primary goal during his reign was opening Bhutan to the outside world and modernising it, deepening ties with India and developing a close economic relationship with Bangladesh, Bhutan being the second nation after India to recognise Bangladesh's independence. Bhutan also joined the United Nations in 1971 under his rule.
South Asian leaders stand together during the start of the fourth SAARC Summit meeting December 29, 1988 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Standing from left to right are: Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Bangladesh President Hussain Muhammad Ershad, Nepal King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah, Bhutan King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, Maldives Prime Minister Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and Sri Lankan President J. R. Jayewardene. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/south-asian-leaders-stand-together-during-the-start-of-the-fourth-saarc-summit-meeting-december-29-1988-in-islamabad-pakistan-standing-from-left-to-right-are-pakistan-prime-minister-benazir-bhutto-indian-prime-minister-rajiv-gandhi-bangladesh-president-hussain-muhammad-ershad-nepal-king-birendra-bir-bikram-shah-bhutan-king-jigme-singye-wangchuck-maldives-prime-minister-maumoon-abdul-gayoom-and-sri-lankan-president-j-r-jayewardene-image364370375.htmlRM2C4PE3K–South Asian leaders stand together during the start of the fourth SAARC Summit meeting December 29, 1988 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Standing from left to right are: Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Bangladesh President Hussain Muhammad Ershad, Nepal King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah, Bhutan King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, Maldives Prime Minister Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and Sri Lankan President J. R. Jayewardene.
First published 1914 Tongsa monastery Lamas Monks trongsa bhutan Buddhist lhama fortress Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-first-published-1914-tongsa-monastery-lamas-monks-trongsa-bhutan-buddhist-47513417.htmlRMCN8BRN–First published 1914 Tongsa monastery Lamas Monks trongsa bhutan Buddhist lhama fortress
Bhutan: His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (2 May 1928 - 21 July 1972), 3rd Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1952-1972), c. 1950s. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was the 3rd Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, ascending to the throne in 1952. His primary goal during his reign was opening Bhutan to the outside world and modernising it, deepening ties with India and developing a close economic relationship with Bangladesh, Bhutan being the second nation after India to recognise Bangladesh's independence. Bhutan also joined the United Nations in 1971 under his rule. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bhutan-his-majesty-jigme-dorji-wangchuck-2-may-1928-21-july-1972-3rd-druk-gyalpo-or-dragon-king-r-1952-1972-c-1950s-jigme-dorji-wangchuck-was-the-3rd-druk-gyalpo-of-bhutan-ascending-to-the-throne-in-1952-his-primary-goal-during-his-reign-was-opening-bhutan-to-the-outside-world-and-modernising-it-deepening-ties-with-india-and-developing-a-close-economic-relationship-with-bangladesh-bhutan-being-the-second-nation-after-india-to-recognise-bangladeshs-independence-bhutan-also-joined-the-united-nations-in-1971-under-his-rule-image344241370.htmlRM2B01FAJ–Bhutan: His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (2 May 1928 - 21 July 1972), 3rd Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1952-1972), c. 1950s. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was the 3rd Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, ascending to the throne in 1952. His primary goal during his reign was opening Bhutan to the outside world and modernising it, deepening ties with India and developing a close economic relationship with Bangladesh, Bhutan being the second nation after India to recognise Bangladesh's independence. Bhutan also joined the United Nations in 1971 under his rule.
Bhutan: His Majesty Ugyen Wangchuck (11 June 1862 - 26 August 1926), 1st Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1907-1926), c. 1900s. Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck was the first Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, the son of Jigme Namgyal, the Druk Desi (secular ruler) of Bhutan at the time. Fighting off various rebellions and civil wars, the culmination of which was the Battle of Changlimethang in 1886 (the last armed civil conflict in Bhutan), he became the de facto ruler of Bhutan and a Buddhist monarchy was established in 1907. After an election, he became the first Druk Gyalpo. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bhutan-his-majesty-ugyen-wangchuck-11-june-1862-26-august-1926-1st-druk-gyalpo-or-dragon-king-r-1907-1926-c-1900s-gongsar-ugyen-wangchuck-was-the-first-druk-gyalpo-of-bhutan-the-son-of-jigme-namgyal-the-druk-desi-secular-ruler-of-bhutan-at-the-time-fighting-off-various-rebellions-and-civil-wars-the-culmination-of-which-was-the-battle-of-changlimethang-in-1886-the-last-armed-civil-conflict-in-bhutan-he-became-the-de-facto-ruler-of-bhutan-and-a-buddhist-monarchy-was-established-in-1907-after-an-election-he-became-the-first-druk-gyalpo-image344241365.htmlRM2B01FAD–Bhutan: His Majesty Ugyen Wangchuck (11 June 1862 - 26 August 1926), 1st Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1907-1926), c. 1900s. Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck was the first Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, the son of Jigme Namgyal, the Druk Desi (secular ruler) of Bhutan at the time. Fighting off various rebellions and civil wars, the culmination of which was the Battle of Changlimethang in 1886 (the last armed civil conflict in Bhutan), he became the de facto ruler of Bhutan and a Buddhist monarchy was established in 1907. After an election, he became the first Druk Gyalpo.
Bhutan: His Majesty Ugyen Wangchuck (11 June 1862 - 26 August 1926), 1st Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1907-1926). Photo by John Claude White (1853-1918), 1905. Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck was the first Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, the son of Jigme Namgyal, the Druk Desi (secular ruler) of Bhutan at the time. Fighting off various rebellions and civil wars, the culmination of which was the Battle of Changlimethang in 1886 (the last armed civil conflict in Bhutan), he became the de facto ruler of Bhutan and a Buddhist monarchy was established in 1907. After an election, he became the first Druk Gyalpo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bhutan-his-majesty-ugyen-wangchuck-11-june-1862-26-august-1926-1st-druk-gyalpo-or-dragon-king-r-1907-1926-photo-by-john-claude-white-1853-1918-1905-gongsar-ugyen-wangchuck-was-the-first-druk-gyalpo-of-bhutan-the-son-of-jigme-namgyal-the-druk-desi-secular-ruler-of-bhutan-at-the-time-fighting-off-various-rebellions-and-civil-wars-the-culmination-of-which-was-the-battle-of-changlimethang-in-1886-the-last-armed-civil-conflict-in-bhutan-he-became-the-de-facto-ruler-of-bhutan-and-a-buddhist-monarchy-was-established-in-1907-after-an-election-he-became-the-first-druk-gyalpo-image543520049.htmlRM2PG7DA9–Bhutan: His Majesty Ugyen Wangchuck (11 June 1862 - 26 August 1926), 1st Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1907-1926). Photo by John Claude White (1853-1918), 1905. Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck was the first Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, the son of Jigme Namgyal, the Druk Desi (secular ruler) of Bhutan at the time. Fighting off various rebellions and civil wars, the culmination of which was the Battle of Changlimethang in 1886 (the last armed civil conflict in Bhutan), he became the de facto ruler of Bhutan and a Buddhist monarchy was established in 1907. After an election, he became the first Druk Gyalpo
Bhutan: His Majesty Ugyen Wangchuck (11 June 1862 - 26 August 1926), 1st Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1907-1926). Photo by John Claude White (1853-1918), 1905. Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck was the first Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, the son of Jigme Namgyal, the Druk Desi (secular ruler) of Bhutan at the time. Fighting off various rebellions and civil wars, the culmination of which was the Battle of Changlimethang in 1886 (the last armed civil conflict in Bhutan), he became the de facto ruler of Bhutan and a Buddhist monarchy was established in 1907. After an election, he became the first Druk Gyalpo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bhutan-his-majesty-ugyen-wangchuck-11-june-1862-26-august-1926-1st-druk-gyalpo-or-dragon-king-r-1907-1926-photo-by-john-claude-white-1853-1918-1905-gongsar-ugyen-wangchuck-was-the-first-druk-gyalpo-of-bhutan-the-son-of-jigme-namgyal-the-druk-desi-secular-ruler-of-bhutan-at-the-time-fighting-off-various-rebellions-and-civil-wars-the-culmination-of-which-was-the-battle-of-changlimethang-in-1886-the-last-armed-civil-conflict-in-bhutan-he-became-the-de-facto-ruler-of-bhutan-and-a-buddhist-monarchy-was-established-in-1907-after-an-election-he-became-the-first-druk-gyalpo-image344241367.htmlRM2B01FAF–Bhutan: His Majesty Ugyen Wangchuck (11 June 1862 - 26 August 1926), 1st Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1907-1926). Photo by John Claude White (1853-1918), 1905. Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck was the first Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, the son of Jigme Namgyal, the Druk Desi (secular ruler) of Bhutan at the time. Fighting off various rebellions and civil wars, the culmination of which was the Battle of Changlimethang in 1886 (the last armed civil conflict in Bhutan), he became the de facto ruler of Bhutan and a Buddhist monarchy was established in 1907. After an election, he became the first Druk Gyalpo
India: A drawing of Hemis Monastery, Ladakh, by Thomas Edward Gordon (1832-1914), 1876. Hemis Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery (gompa) of the Drukpa Lineage, located in Hemis, Ladakh (within the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir). Situated 45 km from Leh, the monastery was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal. The annual Hemis festival honoring Padmasambhava is held here in early June. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/india-a-drawing-of-hemis-monastery-ladakh-by-thomas-edward-gordon-1832-1914-1876-hemis-monastery-is-a-tibetan-buddhist-monastery-gompa-of-the-drukpa-lineage-located-in-hemis-ladakh-within-the-indian-state-of-jammu-and-kashmir-situated-45-km-from-leh-the-monastery-was-re-established-in-1672-by-the-ladakhi-king-sengge-namgyal-the-annual-hemis-festival-honoring-padmasambhava-is-held-here-in-early-june-image344229151.htmlRM2B00YP7–India: A drawing of Hemis Monastery, Ladakh, by Thomas Edward Gordon (1832-1914), 1876. Hemis Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery (gompa) of the Drukpa Lineage, located in Hemis, Ladakh (within the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir). Situated 45 km from Leh, the monastery was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal. The annual Hemis festival honoring Padmasambhava is held here in early June.
First published 1914 Sir Ugyen and council Poonakha Jongpen Thimbu Zung Donyer Deb Zimpon Ugen Dorji Bhutan king cabinet Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-first-published-1914-sir-ugyen-and-council-poonakha-jongpen-thimbu-47513416.htmlRMCN8BRM–First published 1914 Sir Ugyen and council Poonakha Jongpen Thimbu Zung Donyer Deb Zimpon Ugen Dorji Bhutan king cabinet
Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state located in the Himalayan mountains. The state is bordered by Nepal to the west, China's Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and east, and Bhutan to the east. The Indian state of West Bengal lies to the south. According to legend, the Buddhist guru Padmasambhava visited Sikkim in the 8th century CE, introduced Buddhism and foretold the era of the Sikkimese monarchy. Sikkim's Namgyal dynasty was established in 1642. Over the next 150 years, the kingdom witnessed frequent raids and territorial losses to Nepalese invaders. In the 19th century, it allied itself Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sikkim-is-a-landlocked-indian-state-located-in-the-himalayan-mountains-the-state-is-bordered-by-nepal-to-the-west-chinas-tibet-autonomous-region-to-the-north-and-east-and-bhutan-to-the-east-the-indian-state-of-west-bengal-lies-to-the-south-according-to-legend-the-buddhist-guru-padmasambhava-visited-sikkim-in-the-8th-century-ce-introduced-buddhism-and-foretold-the-era-of-the-sikkimese-monarchy-sikkims-namgyal-dynasty-was-established-in-1642-over-the-next-150-years-the-kingdom-witnessed-frequent-raids-and-territorial-losses-to-nepalese-invaders-in-the-19th-century-it-allied-itself-image344274245.htmlRM2B0318N–Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state located in the Himalayan mountains. The state is bordered by Nepal to the west, China's Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and east, and Bhutan to the east. The Indian state of West Bengal lies to the south. According to legend, the Buddhist guru Padmasambhava visited Sikkim in the 8th century CE, introduced Buddhism and foretold the era of the Sikkimese monarchy. Sikkim's Namgyal dynasty was established in 1642. Over the next 150 years, the kingdom witnessed frequent raids and territorial losses to Nepalese invaders. In the 19th century, it allied itself
