Second King : Jigme Wangchuk (1902/1906–1952) His Majesty Jigme Wangchuk was the second king of bhutan and ruled bhutan from 21 August 1926–24 March 1952, he was educated in English, Hindi and Buddhist literature and under his reign Bhutan continued to maintain almost complete isolation from the outside world, maintaining only limited relation with the United Kingdom, then the colonial power in India responsible for foreign affairs. This responsibility was transferred to India in 1949, shortly after that country gained independence. He was succeeded by his son, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk.
Friday, January 30, 2009
The Second Hereditary Monarch of BHUTAN
Second King : Jigme Wangchuk (1902/1906–1952) His Majesty Jigme Wangchuk was the second king of bhutan and ruled bhutan from 21 August 1926–24 March 1952, he was educated in English, Hindi and Buddhist literature and under his reign Bhutan continued to maintain almost complete isolation from the outside world, maintaining only limited relation with the United Kingdom, then the colonial power in India responsible for foreign affairs. This responsibility was transferred to India in 1949, shortly after that country gained independence. He was succeeded by his son, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk.
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