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He was the son of Thutob Namgyal.
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Tashi Namgyal
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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.
Achievements
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1893 - 1914: Prince Tashi Namgyal 1914 - 1918: His Highness Sri Panch Maharaja Tashi Namgyal, Maharaja Chogyal of Sikkim 1918 - 1923: His Highness Sri Panch Maharaja Tashi Namgyal, Maharaja Chogyal of Sikkim, International Commission on Illumination 1923 - 1939: His Highness Sri Panch Maharaja Sir Tashi Namgyal, Maharaja Chogyal of Sikkim, KCIE 1939 - 1963: His Highness Sri Panch Maharaja Sir Tashi Namgyal, Maharaja Chogyal of Sikkim, KCSI, KCIE British Empire Delhi Durbar Medal, 11 December 1911. International Commission on Illumination: Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire, 1 January 1918. KCIE: Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire, 1 January 1923. King George V Silver Jubilee Medal, 6 May 1935. King George VI Coronation Medal, 12 May 1937. KCSI: Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India, 8 June 1939.
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Religion
Bhudism