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Bhutan Timeline Game

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Summoning Knowledge...

About This Challenge

Bhutan, known for its rich history and cultural heritage, is the inspiration behind this engaging timeline game.

  • Learn about significant events in Bhutanese history
  • Challenge your knowledge of chronological order
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  • 1616: Unification of Bhutan under Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal
  • 1907: Formal establishment of the dual system of government in Bhutan
  • 1637: Construction of Punakha Dzong
  • 1865: Signing of the Treaty of Sinchula
  • 1910: British recognition of Bhutan's independence
  • 1907: Coronation of the first hereditary King of Bhutan, Ugyen Wangchuck
  • 1961: Introduction of the first motor road in Bhutan
  • 1953: Establishment of the National Assembly of Bhutan
  • 2007: Bhutanese monarchy takes steps toward democratization
  • 1978: Inauguration of the National Institute of Traditional Medicine in Bhutan
  • 1971: Bhutan becomes a member of the United Nations
  • 1999: Introduction of television and internet in Bhutan
  • 2016: Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema gives birth to the crown prince
  • 1981: Inauguration of the international airport in Paro
  • 2008: Celebration of the Royal Wedding of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
  • 2008: Bhutan holds its first democratic elections
  • 2019: Bhutan becomes the world's first carbon-negative country
  • 2018: Visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhutan
  • 2020: Celebration of the birth of the second royal child, Princess Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck

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