In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed wher... ... read more | Joined | February 3rd 2006 | Trips | 33 |
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tshering phuntsho
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Hi Ela, The memorial stupa was not erected in memory of the 4th King (he is still aline), but was erected in the memory of the 3rd king (4th king's father). The third king is known as the father of modern bhutan. It was indeed built by third'king's wife, Her Highness the royal grang mother Ashi kezang Chodeon. Anyways was a good picture, hope u had fun in Bhutan though you must have problems with bhutanese food :-)