History of Sikkim
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The question is asking for a summary of the history of Sikkim. This will involve providing an overview of the key periods, rulers, and events that have shaped the region's past, from its earliest inhabitants to more recent times.
Answer
Sikkim was a sovereign kingdom, later a protectorate, and then a state of India. Key periods include Lepcha rule, the Namgyal dynasty, and finally integration into India in 1975.
Sikkim's history includes being a sovereign monarchical state in the eastern Himalayas. The Lepchas were the initial inhabitants and rulers until 1641. The Namgyal dynasty established the Kingdom of Sikkim in the 17th century, which lasted as a Buddhist kingdom from 1642 to 1975. Sikkim became a protectorate of India in 1950 and officially merged with India as a state in 1975.
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Sikkim's history includes being a sovereign monarchical state in the eastern Himalayas. The Lepchas were the initial inhabitants and rulers until 1641. The Namgyal dynasty established the Kingdom of Sikkim in the 17th century, which lasted as a Buddhist kingdom from 1642 to 1975. Sikkim became a protectorate of India in 1950 and officially merged with India as a state in 1975.
More Information
Sikkim is derived from the Limbu words su him, meaning “new house.”
Tips
Pay attention to the different phases of Sikkim's history (independent kingdom, protectorate, state) to avoid confusion.
Sources
- Sikkim - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Sikkim - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- About Sikkim - sikkimtourism.gov.in
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