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3 unusual facts about History of Sikkim


History of Sikkim

This historical gathering of the three virtuous lamas is called Yuksom, which in Lepcha means the 'The Place where the Three monks met' as in Lepcha a lama is called a "Yukmun" and three is called "Som".

Not much is known about Sikkim's ancient history, except that the original inhabitants were the Lepcha (or "Rong"), Limbu(Tsong) and Bhutias Sikkim also finds its mention on many Hindu texts as Indrakil or "Garden of Lord Indra."

The chogyal, who responded to the increased pressure by drinking, was viewed by India as politically dangerous, especially after his wife, the American socialite Hope Cooke, published a journal article advocating a return of certain former Sikkimese properties.



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