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July
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Jigme Singye Wangchuk becomes king of Bhutan at 16 |
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Jigme Singye Wangchuk became King of Bhutan on this day at the age of 16 after the death of his father, King Jigme Dorjee. The young king's title, "Druk Gyalpo" means "Precious Ruler of the Dragon People," the fourth in a dynasty that has ruled Bhutan since 1907. For years Bhutan, an isolated Himalayan kingdom landlocked between China and India, has sought to preserve its culture. Men and women are required to wear traditional robe-like dress. Buildings - public and private - conform to orthodox style, often decorated with religious symbols. In 1985, Gandhi signed a peace contract with Sikh leader Harchand Singh Longowai. |
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