Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, born on May 2, 1928, in Talo Monastery in Bumthang, was the first President of Bhutan. He assumed the throne in 1952, inheriting a country that was isolated, impoverished, and embroiled in internal conflicts. His reign marked a pivotal chapter in Bhutan’s history, as he introduced significant reforms, established Bhutan’s modern political system, and laid the...
The Founding Father and The First President of Bhutan
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