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Zhabdrung and Bhutan

1. When did Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal arrive in Bhutan and why?

2. Which groups welcomed Zhabdrung in western Bhutan?

3. How did Zhabdrung contribute to the formation of Bhutan as a nation?

Dual System of Government (Chhoe-sid / Ten-Sid)
4. What is the Dual System of Government introduced by Zhabdrung?
5. What does "Chhoe Thrim Dhargyi Duedphoe" (Spiritual Law) mean?
6. What does "Gyalthrim Sergyi Nyashing" (Government Law) mean?
7. How do spiritual and secular laws work together in Bhutan?

Legal System and Administration
8. What is Kathrim and why is it important?
9. Who was the head of religious affairs in Bhutan?
10. Who was the highest political leader under the Dual System?
11. What was the role of Zhabdrung while the Desi ruled politically?

Political Administration and Local Governance
12. How was Bhutan divided under the Desi’s administration?
13. Who were the Poenlop?
14. Which regions were called Densa Zhung Sum (Three Central Seats)?
15. What was special about Punakha and Thimphu?
16. Who was the Droenyer and what roles did he play?
17. What was the Lhengye Tshog (Council of Ministers) and who were its members?
18. Who assisted the Dzongpoens under Trongsa Chila in local governance?