Third King : Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (May 2, 1928-July 21, 1972)His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk was the third king of bhutan after succeeding his father, Jigme Wangchuck, on October 27, 1952, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was known as the Father of Modern Bhutan as he began to open Bhutan to the outside world, began modernization, and took the first steps toward democratization. He also put an end to feudalism and released all remaining serfs. He encouraged certain modern inventions to assist the local peasantry and introduced wheeled vehicles, where previously the transportation of crops and people was done manually.
Friday, January 30, 2009
The Third Hereditary Monarch of BHUTAN
Third King : Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (May 2, 1928-July 21, 1972)His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk was the third king of bhutan after succeeding his father, Jigme Wangchuck, on October 27, 1952, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was known as the Father of Modern Bhutan as he began to open Bhutan to the outside world, began modernization, and took the first steps toward democratization. He also put an end to feudalism and released all remaining serfs. He encouraged certain modern inventions to assist the local peasantry and introduced wheeled vehicles, where previously the transportation of crops and people was done manually.
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