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Civil war ensues in Bhutan when the …
Years: 1684 - 1827
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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- Buddhism
- East India Company, British (The Company of Merchants of London Trading into the East Indies)
- Tibet, Lamacracy of
- Bhutan, Kingdom of
- East India Company, British (United Company of Merchants of England Trading to the East Indies)
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Years: 1684 - 1827
Locations
Groups
- Buddhism
- East India Company, British (The Company of Merchants of London Trading into the East Indies)
- Tibet, Lamacracy of
- Bhutan, Kingdom of
- East India Company, British (United Company of Merchants of England Trading to the East Indies)
Topics
Commodoties
Subjects
Regions
Subregions