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What was the reason for the initial resistance of the Lepcha, Limbu, and Mangar tribes towards the Namgyal dynasty?
What was the reason for the initial resistance of the Lepcha, Limbu, and Mangar tribes towards the Namgyal dynasty?
- They were already content with their existing administrative structure
- They did not believe in the leadership abilities of the first king
- They did not want to be ruled by a monarch of Tibetan origin (correct)
- They were afraid of losing their cultural identity
Who was the first and last king of the Namgyal dynasty?
Who was the first and last king of the Namgyal dynasty?
- Phontsog Namgyal and Palden Thondup
- Phontsog Namgyal and Palden Thondup Namgyal
- Phuntsog Namgyal and Palden Thondup Namgyal (correct)
- Phuntsog Namgyal and Palden Thondup
What was the consequence of the British intervention in Sikkim?
What was the consequence of the British intervention in Sikkim?
- The Namgyal dynasty was overthrown
- The Lepcha, Limbu, and Mangar tribes regained control
- The administrative structure of Namgyal's based on the Tibetan style collapsed (correct)
- Sikkim became a part of British India
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