Background
He was the son of Thutob Namgyal.
He was the son of Thutob Namgyal.
Born in Tibet and crowned by the 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso, he was a strong advocate for closer links with India. The eldest son died in a plane crash during World War Two. During his reign, he is known for land reform and free elections.
He also favoured closer links between Sikkim, India and Tibet.
Many people attribute his death to Indian agents. Prime Minister Lendup Dorji appealed to India to change the status of Sikkim from protectorate to statehood.
On 16 May 1975, Sikkim was officially made the 22nd state of the Indian Union. 1893 - 1914: Prince Tashi Namgyal.