What unfortunate event happened to Chulalongkorn and his father in 1868?
They lost a battle
They contracted malaria
They were exiled
They were attacked by wild animals
Answer
Chulalongkorn and his father King Mongkut both contracted malaria in 1868. While King Mongkut died from the disease, Chulalongkorn survived and ascended to the throne in 1868. King Chulalongkorn's reign was a period of great change for Thailand, as he introduced a number of reforms that modernized the country.
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