Who was Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck?
Q: Who was Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck?
A: Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck was the first King of Bhutan from 1907 to 1926.
Q: When was Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck born?
A: Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck was born in 1862.
Q: Who were Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck's parents?
A: Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck's parents were Jigme Namgyal, Penlop of Trongsa, and Ashi Pema Choki.
Q: How did Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck become the Penlop of Trongsa?
A: Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck succeeded his father as Penlop of Trongsa.
Q: What did Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck do to unite Bhutan and defeat his political enemies?
A: From his power base in central Bhutan, Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck defeated his political enemies and united the country following several civil wars and rebellions in 1882-1885.
Q: What was Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck's role in mediating between the British and Tibetans?
A: Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck played a role in mediating between the British and Tibetans during the Younghusband Expedition to Lhasa, Tibet.
Q: What honors were bestowed upon Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck by the British?
A: For his services in mediating between the British and Tibetans, Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck was knighted by the British in 1904 and appointed Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (GCIE) in the 1921 New Year Honours.
