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	Bhutan POLITICAL BACKGROUND
		During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries the country encountered constant political strife that undermined the authority of the high officer and increased the power of regional governors.
		By 1907 Ugyen Wangchuk had consolidated his power enough to be named Bhutan's first hereditary king.
		The late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (ruled from 1952–72), father of the current king, undertook reforms to help modernize the country's political institutions (serfdom was not officially abolished until his rule).
	www.nationsencyclopedia.com /World-Leaders-2003/Bhutan-POLITICAL-BACKGROUND.html (508 words)

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		Ugyen Wangchuk pacified the feuding Regional Governors who had plunged Bhutan into a state of almost perpetual civil war.
		Finally, on December 17, 1907, Ugyen Wangchuk was unanimously elected by all Regional Governors and the Central Monastic Body, at the Punakha Dzong and crowned "Druk Gyalpo" (literally, precious ruler of the dragon people).
		Wangdichholing Palace, the residence of the former king, Ugyen Wangchuk; the temple of Jambey Lhakang, the sacred cave of Kurjey Lhakang; and the largest Bhutanese dzong, Jakar, are located here.
	www.india4world.com /india-tour/india-tourism/bhutan.shtml (1218 words)

	BHUTAN
		HRH Princess Euphelma Choden Wangchuk (by Sangay Choden), born 1993.
		HRH Prince Ugyen Jigme Wangchuk (by Tshering Pem), born 1994.
		Ugyen Dorji [Phodang Rinpoche or Rimp], born 1930, married 1stly,1955, Choki Wangchuk, married 2ndly, Savitri.
	www.uq.net.au /~zzhsoszy/states/asia/bhutan.html (732 words)

	bhutan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		In 1907, a large gathering of nobles, officials, and governors agreed to establish a hereditary monarchy in the person of Ugyen Wangchuk, the son of the 51
		Male primogeniture amongst the legitimate descendants of Maharaja Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Sir Ugyen Wangchuk.
		Of Rainbows and Clouds: The Life of Yab Ugyen Dorji as told to his Daughter, Her Majesty the Queen of Bhutan, Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk.
	www.4dw.net /royalark/Bhutan/bhutan.htm (351 words)

	RAOnline Bhutan: Bhutan's Royal Family - Ugyen Wangchuck & The Younghusband Mission to Lhasa
		What today most Bhutanese know about Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck are some obvious facts: that he was elected as the first hereditary Monarch of Bhutan and that he was knighted by the British empire in 1905.
		A new book by a Bhutanese researcher, Sonam Kinga, Ugyen Wangchuck and The Younghusband Mission to Lhasa, throws considerable light on the personality of the towering man and his scrupulous diplomacy in his dealings with the British.
		Ugyen Wangchuck had become the unquestioned leader of Bhutan even before the Monarchy was founded in 1907.
	www.raonline.ch /pages/bt/visin/bt_royalfam08.html (649 words)

	Serindia Publications
		The hereditary monarchy of the Wangchuk dynasty was established in 1907 in the independent Himalayan state of Bhutan, thus introducing one of the world's most recent experiments in kingship.
		The first king of the new dynasty, Ugyen Wangchuk (1862-1926), was a charismatic figure who came to power against a turbulent background of incessant and complex feuding.
		The story of the Wangchuk dynasty's rise and triumph moves from a picture of turmoil and chaos to one of relative peace and stability.
	www.serindia.com /item.cfm/1 (308 words)

	worldsurface.com - sustainable tourism for backpackers and independent travellers
		Ugyen Wangchuk became Bhutan's druk gyalpo in 1907 with British approval, and in 1910 the Bhutanese government agreed in a treaty to be guided by Great Britain in external affairs in return for an increased annual subsidy and the promise of noninterference in Bhutan's internal affairs.
		Political instability occasionally surfaced, notably in 1964, when the prime minister was murdered in a dispute between rival political factions, and in 1965, when an unsuccessful assassination attempt was made on the king himself.
		Jigme Singye Wangchuk has proved to be a capable and energetic leader who has continued the policy of modernization and development while simultaneously trying to preserve Bhutan's rich cultural heritage and natural environment.
	www.worldsurface.com /browse/static.asp?staticpageid=289 (603 words)

	eKantipur.com - Nepal's No.1 News Portal
		Dorjee Wangmo Wangchuk, the second daughter of yap and yam, is the founder of Tarayana foundation and in-charge of adult education in Bhutan funded by national and international agencies.
		Her children princess Ashi Sonam Dechen and Dasho Jingel Ugen Wangchuk studied in Choate Rosemary High School in the USA for three years and were enrolled as first year students to study History and Politics at St. Peter's College, at Oxford in 2003.
		Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuk, the fourth sister, is the mother of the crown prince Jigme Kheshar Nangyal Wangchuk, Dasho Jigme Dorjee Wangchuk and princess Ashi Dechen Yangzam.
	www.kantipuronline.com /kolnews.php?&nid=54281 (883 words)

	The 9th Karmapa - the Karmapa website
		As predicted by the eighth Karmapa, the ninth was born in the Treshö region of eastern Tibet.
		Once Wangchuk Dorje had received the complete Kagyu transmission, he began to teach throughout Tibet, traveling in a monastic camp, which strictly emphasized meditation practice.
		Chökyi Wangchuk was born in Drikhung area of Central Tibet and the Ninth Karmapa enthroned him as the Sixth Shamar incarnation.
	www.kagyuoffice.org /kagyulineage.karmapa9.html (487 words)

	Monarchy and Royal family of Bhutan: Bhutannewsonline.com
		The dual form of governance continued until the birth of the Wangchuk dynasty and establishment of hereditary Monarchy in 1907.
		Ugyen Wangchuck was elected as the first hereditary monarch of Bhutan on December 17, 1907.
		HRH Prince Dasho Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuk, son of Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck.
	www.bhutannewsonline.com /monarchy.html (1304 words)

	Access International Domains
		Ugyen Wangchuk, the governor of Tongsa, became the new Maharajah of Bhutan and the throne became hereditary within his family.
		In 1952, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk ascended the throne and established the National Assembly in 1953.
		King Jigme Singye Wangchuk embarked on a more independent foreign policy program than his father and Bhutan joined the Non-Aligned Movement in 1973, began border negotiations with the PRC, and was a founding member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
	webdb.iu.edu /internationalprograms/scripts/accesscoverpage.cfm?country=bhutan (1850 words)

	Bhutan: History
		In 1864 the British occupied part of S Bhutan, which was formally annexed after a war in 1865; the Treaty of Sinchula provided for an annual subsidy to Bhutan as compensation.
		In 1907 the most powerful of Bhutan's provincial governors, Sir Ugyen Wangchuk, supported by the British, became the monarch of Bhutan, the first of a hereditary line.
		In 1969 the absolute monarchy gave way to a “democratic monarchy.” In 1972 the crown prince, Jigme Singye Wangchuk, became the fourth hereditary king of Bhutan upon his father's death; he was crowned in June, 1974.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0856915.html (634 words)

	gangri: history
		At the end of the 19th century the Penlop of Trongsa (who controlled central and eastern Bhutan) overcame his greatest rival, the Penlop of Paro (who controlled western Bhutan), and was soon afterwards recognized as the overall leader of Bhutan.
		The Penlop of Trongsa, Ugyen Wangchuk, was elected the first King of Bhutan in 1907 by an assembly of representatives of the monastic community, civil servants and the people.
		In 1998, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuk empowered the National Assembly to make all legislative decisions independent of Royal decree and continues to actively encourage institutional change and development.
	www.gangri.com /pages/history.html (606 words)

	AsiaIS > Bhutan > Country Information > History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		In 1907, Bhutan’s chiefs and principal lamas (monks) voted unanimously to put Ugyen Wangchuk on the throne.
		When China took over control of Tibet, Bhutan’s policy of total isolation was in quandary before the country was formally admitted to the United Nations in 1971.
		The present monarch, King Jigme Singye Wangchuk, ascended the throne in 1974 and the international media were admitted into the country for the first time.
	www.journeymart.com /DExplorer/AsiaIS/Bhutan/ciHistory.htm (297 words)

	Hindustan Times.com : South Asia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Crown Prince Dasho Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk, 25, is now the centre of attraction across the largely Buddhist nation of 600,000.
		The Himalayan kingdom is stunned by Jigme Singye Wangchuk's announcement about ending 100 years of royal rule in 2008.
		1952 - Reformist monarch Jigme Dorji Wangchuk succeeds to throne.
	www.hindustantimes.com /2005/Dec/29/7430_0,000500020006.htm (291 words)

	Blue Poppy Tours and Treks
		He was succeeded in 1881 by his dynamic son Ugyen Wangchuk, the Penlop of Paro.
		Modern Bhutan is ruled by a hereditary monarchy established in 1907 with the birth of the Wangchuk Dynasty.
		The third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, is fondly remembered as the Father of Modern Bhutan: he initiated planned development for the country, introduced dramatic changes and enhanced the Kingdom’s global role, making the country a member of the United Nations.
	www.bluepoppybhutan.com /history.htm (556 words)

	Kuenselonline - Goal Project takes off
		With the education department finally agreeing to allow the selected boys to study in Thimphu, the future national squad are housed at the federation's 60 bed hostel built by the FIFA Goal Project which also built an office and a training field.
		The plan had been slowed because of one major hurdle; the admission to schools in Thimphu for selected boys from the districts.
		Ugyen Wangchuk said the federation was also utilising the Japan Football Association (JFA) assistance of Nu.
	www.kuenselonline.com /modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=6761 (634 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| South Asia \| Bhutan moves towards democracy
		The national assembly, largely symbolic so far, will debate the draft but the salient features of the constitution will be circulated to grassroots bodies for a "thorough debate".
		Officials working on the draft for the constitution say King Jigme Singye Wangchuk is keen that Bhutan should evolve as a parliamentary democracy, but efforts are being made to adopt the model that best suits the Bhutanese people.
		Bhutan's absolute monarchy dates back to 1907, when Jigme Singye's great grandfather Ugyen Wangchuk was formally anointed the first king of Bhutan with British support and patronage.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/world/south_asia/2552849.stm (720 words)

	A BRIEF HISTORY OF BHUTAN
		However after his death, before his reincarnation would be found and would come of age, rivalry between different lords and fight for power broke up, which took Bhutan through a tumultuous period until 1907, the hereditary monarchy was insititued in Bhutan with Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuk as the first king of Bhutan.
		Like the great Shabdrung, Ugyen Wangchuk pacified the feuding Regional Governors who had plunged Bhutan into a state of almost perpetual civil war.
		Finally, on December 17 (Bhutan's National Day) 1907, Ugyen Wangchuk was unanimously elected by all Regional Governors and the Central Monastic Body, at the Punakha Dzong and crowned "Druk Gyalpo" ("Precious Ruler of the Dragon People).
	www.geocities.com /CollegePark/6708/documents/bhutan_hist.html (565 words)

	Bhutan Footprints Travel: Bhutan & India
		The 1st King of Bhutan Gongsar Ugyen wangchuk was crowned at Punakha Dzong in 17th December 1907.
		Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuk founded the monarchy in 1907, a historic assembly of the Clergy, the Official Administration, and the people unanimously elected Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuk as first hereditary King of Bhutan from 1907 -1925.
		The 3rd King, Jigme Dorji wangchuk 1952 – 1972 known as the "Father of the Modern Bhutan", initiated planned Development and led the country into the Global arena with memberships in the United Nations and other International Organizations.
	www.tourbhutantravel.com /bhutan_100_years_monarchy.html (322 words)

	bhutan3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		1907 - 1926 H.H. Maharaja Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Sir Ugyen Wangchuk, Maharaja of Bhutan, GCIE (1.1.1921, KCIE 2.1.1905), KCSI (12.12.1911).
		1926 - 1952 H.H. Maharaja Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Sir Jigme Wangchuk, Maharaja of Bhutan, KCIE (3.6.1930, CIE 11.3.1927).
		Fund., third daughter of Yab Ugyen Dorji Shabdrung, by his wife, Yum Thuiji Zam, daughter of Lopen Duba.
	www.4dw.net /royalark/Bhutan/bhutan3.htm (1456 words)

	Bhutan Yak Adventure Travel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuk, founded the monarchy in 1907, a historic assembly of the Clergy, the Official Administration, and the people unanimously elected Gonsar Ugyen Wangchuk as first Heriditary King of Bhutan.
		The Third King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, known as the "Father of the Modern Bhutan", initiated planned Development and led the country into the Global arena with memberships in the United Nations and other International Organizations.
		In the short span of four decades of his rule, Bhutan has leapt from the Medieval to the one of the fastest developing nations of the new millennium.
	www.tourism-bhutan.com /openTopic.php?id=28 (297 words)

	Archives-September2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Ugyen Wangchuk had coerced her to have a sexual relationship with him.
		Ugyen Wangchuk then sought the help of the Gup and another teacher of Yangneer Community Primary School to make a compromise.
		He told BBS that the district court convicted Ugyen Wangchuk of rape because the girl was a minor of 15 years only.
	www.bbs.com.bt /Archive2004/Archives-September1.htm (10797 words)

	Information about U.N. (New York) FDC: 20¢ Bhutan: Flags of the U. N. Series (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		But the ancient world of Bhutan -- where men work today as their ancestors did hundreds of years ago -- is slowly changing.
		At the turn of the century, Ugyen Dorji Wangchuk became the first Maharaja and founded a hereditary monarchy.
		To that end, he began sharing administrative responsibility with an appointed council, and numerous projects were undertaken.
	www.unicover.com /EA1BAOIK.HTM (461 words)

	Insiders' Bhutan Travel
		The theocracy of Shabdrung ended in 1907 when the Tongsa Penlop (regional ruler) Ugyen Wangchuk, was elected the first king of Bhutan by an assembly of representatives of the monastic community, government and the people.
		From his power base in central Bhutan, Penlop Ugyen Wangchuck had defeated his political enemies and united the country following several civil wars and rebellions in 1882-85.
		On 2nd June, 1974, at 17, the present King, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuk, became the youngest Monarch in the world.
	www.insidersbhutan.com /Z/Guide/pwp/history.html (754 words)

	Bhutan Festival: Himalayan Trekking offers trekking, rafting, tour packages and safari in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, India, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		During the year 1541, a saint known as Lam Ngagi Wangchuk built a small retreat house, which was soon followed by many other retreat houses built by his disciples.
		It was in 1644 that Chhogyel Minjur Tenpa under the command of Shubdrung Nawang Namgyal built the fortress in its present form.
		About 300 years later Ugyen Wangchuk was unanimously elected as the hereditary king of Bhutan, during which Trongsa served as the capital of the nation until the 3rd King moved it to Thimphu.
	www.himalayantrekking.com /bhutan/htt_fest7.htm (2052 words)

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		In 1907 the most powerful of Bhutan's provincial governors, Sir Ugyen Wangchuk, supported by the British, became the monarch of Bhutan.
		Three years later the British signed an agreement with Wangchuk which doubled the annual subsidy the Empire would pay Bhutan in exchange for control of the country's foreign affairs.
		Modernizing isn't easy for a nation that is located in some of the highest mountains on the planet.
	www.global-prayer-digest.org /monthdetails/2006/md-February-2006.asp (1084 words)

	Indogram - the global indian village in your neighborhood
		On the 26th of March, 2005, a new draft constitution was made available for the Bhutanese people to study and debate.
		Finally, in 1907, a treaty arrangement recognized Ugyen Wangchuk as the king, establishing a hereditary monarchy.
		On his accession, King Jigme Singye Wangchuk famously stated that the happiness and wellbeing of its citizens (Gross National Happiness) is more important than a mere rise in incomes.
	www.indogram.com /index.php?centerpiece=__mag/oped/swarna_may0405.html&city=pdx&cityName=Portland (1408 words)

	TIME.com: Two's a Coronation Crowd -- Nov. 10, 1952 -- Page 1
		The government was taken over by a local governor, the Tongsa Penlop, a fighting politician who got himself elected Gyalpo (i.e., King) of the Land of the Thunder-dragon.
		Knighted by the British, who understood such ambition, Sir Ugyen Wangchuk ruled for 19 years and died in 1926.
		Three years ago, to insure a continuance of his privacy, Sir Jigme renewed an old treaty leaving all the foreign affairs of his country to India in exchange for a guarantee of sovereignty at home and 500,000 rupees a year.
	www.time.com /time/magazine/article/0,9171,817196,00.html (627 words)

	Development in Bhutan
		But in 1904 Bhutan became a monarchy and in 1907 Ugyen Wangchuk was elected as the first king of the Kingdom of Bhutan.
		And the present king of Bhutan is the fourth in the family of Wangchuk.
		During the reign of King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, the father of the present king, Bhutan began to develop its economy through a process of planned modernisation.
	www.mimersbrunn.se /arbeten/396.asp?v=1 (3190 words)

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