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History of Sikkim

Sikkim history from Namgyal dynasty to merger with India.

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Q1 · Sikkim Merger 1975 · EASY
Sikkim was formally admitted into the Indian Union as the 22nd State of India on which date?
Q2 · Indian Protectorate Era · MEDIUM
Before the merger in 1975, Sikkim's relationship with India was governed by which treaty?
Q3 · Chogyal Dynasty · HARD
The Namgyal dynasty was established in Sikkim by Chogyal Phuntsog Namgyal, who was consecrated as the first King. In which year did this event take place?
Q4 · Sikkim Merger 1975 · MEDIUM
In the referendum held in April 1975 regarding Sikkim's merger with India, approximately what percentage of voters supported the merger?
Q5 · Chogyal Dynasty · MEDIUM
Palden Thondup Namgyal, the last Chogyal of Sikkim, reigned from 1963 until which year?