Civil war ensues in Bhutan when the…

1684 CE to 1827 CE

Civil war ensues in Bhutan when the "first reincarnation" of Ngawang Namgyal, Jigme Dakpa, is recognized as the shabdrung in 1728.

A rival claimant, however, is promoted by opposition forces supported by Tibet.

The Tibetan-backed forces are defeated by Jigme Dakpa's supporters, but the political system remains unstable.

Regional rivalries contribute to the gradual disintegration of Bhutan at the time the first British agents arrive.

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Thimbu > Thimphu Bhutan View →

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Buddhism View → East India Company, British (The Company of Merchants of London Trading into the East Indies) View → Tibet, Lamacracy of View → Bhutan, Kingdom of View → East India Company, British (United Company of Merchants of England Trading to the East Indies) View →

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India, Modern View →

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Commerce View → Faith View → Government View → Custom and Law View →

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