Wangchuck dynasty
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wangchuck-dynasty-184-17842685
title:
Wangchuck dynasty
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The Wangchuck dynasty have held the hereditary position of Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan since 1907. Prior to reunification, the Wangchuck family had governed the district of Trongsa as descendants of Dungkar Choji. They eventually overpowered other regional lords and earned the favour of the British Empire. After consolidating power, the 12th Penlop of Trongsa Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck was elected Druk Gyalpo, thus founding the dynasty. The position of Druk Gyalpo – who heads the royal family of Bhutan –
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Royal family of Bhutan
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wangchuck_dynasty
date created:
2006-04-17T11:51:16Z
date modified:
2024-09-07T18:39:53Z
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