Chogyal Minjur Tempa
Chogyal Minjur Tenpa (born 1613 as Damchho Lhendrub, reigned: 1667-1680) was the 3rd Druk Desi (secular head of Bhutan) and the 1st Penlop of Trongsa[1] of Bhutan (Governor of Trongsa) appointed by Ngawang Namgyal, the first Zhabdrung Runpoche. He was the significant figure in the early history of Bhutan having built numerous infrastructures[2] and unifying the Sharchog Khorlo Tsibgye, comprising of eight Eastern Districts.
Minjur Tenpa | |
|---|---|
| Druk Desi | |
| In office 1667–1680 | |
| Nominated by | Ngawang Namgyal, the 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche |
| Preceded by | La Ngyenpa Tenzin Drukdra |
| Succeeded by | Gyalsey Tenzin Rabgye |
| Trongsa Penlop | |
| In office 1647–? | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Damchho Lhendrub 1613 Min-Chhud, Tibet |
| Died | 1680 |
Background
Chogyal Minjur Tenpa was born in 1613 in Min-Chhud, Tibet, as Damchho Lhendrub. He became a monk at an early age. He was appointed as Umzey (Chant Master) before he was appointed as the first Penlop of Trongsa by Ngawang Namgyal in 1647. As a Penlop of Trongsa, he was sent to Sharchog Khorlo Tsibgye to fight against the lords of Eastern Bhutan, which he was successful. He built many dzongs of Lhuentse, Trashigang, Jakar, and Zhemgang, and built Ta Dzong in Trongsa. Later in the year 1667, he was appointed as the 2nd Druk Desi by Ngawang Namgyal.
References
- ^ "Taa Dzong". www.trongsa.gov.bt (in Dzongkha). Retrieved 2020-06-11.
- ^ Ltd, eBizity Pte. "Trongsa - Explore Happiness Photo Contest". Happiness Travel. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
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