Ø Trashigang Dzong
Ø Trashigang dzong was founded according to the prophecies of Zhabdrung.
Ø In order to spread Drukpa rule over the eight eastern regions, he
instructed Chhoegyal Minjur Tenpa to subdue the local chieftains and build a
dzong at the present site.
Ø Soon after trouble started in the east.
Ø First, they defeated Chokhar deb in Bumthang, followed by Lhuentse,
Trashiyangtse and finally Zhongar.
Ø Minjur Tenpa returned to Trongsa leaving behind Lam Namsey and Umze Damchoe
Rabgay to complete the work in Trashigang.
Ø The Trashigang chieftains Tshewang and Langa having heard the exploits of
Trongsa poenlop surrended.
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Ø The chieftain of Kurtoe Tangmachu was killed by Pelchen Dharma and
Phagidung. The chieftain’s wife appealed to the Trongsa poenlop for protection.
The Trongsa Poenlop’s forces moved eastward .
Ø First, they defeated Chokhar deb in Bumthang, followed by Lhuentse,
Trashiyangtse and finally Zhongar.
Ø Minjur Tenpa returned to Trongsa leaving behind Lam Namsey and Umze
Damchoe Rabgay to complete the work in Trashigang.
Ø The Trashigang chieftains Tshewang and Langa having heard the exploits of
Trongsa poenlop surrended.
Ø The Trongsa Poenlop immediately sent an army to eastern region where Lam
Nagseng was defeated and restores the Drukpa rule in the eastern region.
Ø Therefore Chhoegyal Minjur Tenpa ordered Kudung Pekar Chhoephel to build
a dzong at Bengkhar.
Ø In 1659, the dzong was constructed and named Trashigang, the Dzong of
the Auspicious Mount.
Ø Daga Dzong
Ø In 1648, Zhabdrung deputized Dronyer Druk Namgyal to Darkala to bring the
area under the central rule and to build a dzong to defend the country from the
invading armies of the south.
Ø The purpose of the military expedition was achieved and began laying the
foundations of the Dzong.
Ø A strategic site, a ridge overlooking an expansive valley was chosen and
the construction of began with labour contribution made by the people of
Darkala.
Ø Two years later in 1651, the dzong was completed and was formally named
by Zhabdrung as Daga Trashiyangtse Dzong, the fortress of the realm of white
flags of fortune.
Ø Tenpa Thinley was appointed as the first Daga Poenlop.
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