Jigme Wangchuck

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    About Jigme Wangchuck

    Jigme Wangchuck, the 2nd Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, served from 1926 to 1952, focusing on legal and infrastructural reforms. He maintained Bhutan's isolation while promoting limited foreign relations. Born in 1905, he was educated in English, Hindi, and received a religious education.

    Jigme Wangchuck's Area of Expertise

    Bhutanese history, legal reforms, infrastructural development, foreign relations, and religious education.

    A random fact that I love is...

    I am proud to have established the first motorable road in Bhutan, connecting Thimphu and Phuntsholing.

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