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Until what year did Jigme Singye Wangchuck serve as king?

  • 2006

  • 2010

  • 2000

  • 1999

Answer

2006 marked the end of Jigme Singye Wangchuck's reign as king of Bhutan. He had ascended to the throne in 1972 and implemented significant reforms, including the introduction of a democratic constitution and the establishment of a multi-party system. His abdication in 2006 paved the way for his son, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, to become the fifth king of Bhutan.
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