Political scenario of Bhutan: Then and now

The brief account of external political event that threatened Bhutanese political security despite civil wars was: 1. The imperial expansion of Russian during the 19th century caused a threat to the expansion of the British trade in the Himalayan Kingdoms. Because of these imperial forces in Himalayas Bhutan’s trading activities were largely affected. Because of the British’s growing interest over the trade relation with Tibet, Curzon (British viceroy) decided to send the armed mission led by Younghusband in 1903. Thus, Curzon sought an assistance from Ugyen Wangchuck (Trongsa Poenlop of Bhutan) to act as a mediator to help develop relationship with the Dalai Lama. Thus, the mission was successful. King Ugyen Wangchuck and his entourage during Britsh Expedition to Tibet (Picture Courtesy:Unknown) In recognition of the service rendered by Trongsa Poenlop Ugyen Wangchuck. White recommended the following: a. Government of India should increase the subsidy from Rs.50000 to Rs.10

Changlimithang, the only national stadium in the country, shares all the historical and political importance. It was a battle ground then, and the assassination ground where Chabda Namgay Bahadur and his allies where shot publicly for murdering Lyonchen Jigme Palden Dorji in Phuntsholing. It is now the celebration ground (where many national celebrations were done), national football ground and has become the favorite place for sports enthusiasts. Changlimithang Today (Picture courtesy: Gettyimages) During assassination Of Chabda (Picture Courtesy: Nari Rustomji) Briefly, I will give the brief account on Battle of Changlimithang below. It was during the time of Trongsa Poenlop Ugyen Wangchuck, where he faced the rebellion of his two adopted brothers Alu Dorji(Thimphu Dzongpoen) and Phuntsho Dorji(Punaka Dzongpoen then). It was the last internal political struggle that the King Ugyen Wangchuck have to face. The battle also marked the end of internal fueds. The several