Sources of Bhutanese History is a collection of references in Chhokey, Dzongkha and English on the history of Bhutan. Bhutanese history needs to be revised and re-written giving new interpretation to the old facts or bringing new facts to the knowledge of the readers through a persistent research. The author made a genuine attempt to identify various sources not only available within the country but also outside the country for further research. Equivalent renderings of Chhokey and Dzongkha have been given wherever possible for the convenience of the reader. It has been published for the special benefit of Bhutanese students as well as general reader keenly interested in the sources of Bhutanese history. It is hoped that these sources will be of some help for the reconstruction of Bhutanese history and also bring a greater awareness of the richness and intellectual depth of Bhutanese civilization at the turning point of the 21st century.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR C.T. Dorji
Dr. C.T. Dorji, Ph.D. (Magadh), M.A. (Double), B.Com., P.G. Dip-in-Public Administration (LSE, London) is civil servant, academic, historian, connoisseur, writer and multi-disciplinary scholar. He joined Bhutan Civil Service in 1968 and served in various positions. He participated in many international conferences and presented papers on varied subjects. He authored ten books in Bhutanese history and culture and edited and compiled three books on Buddhist Moral Lessons. He is honoured to be Fellow, royal Historical society, London; Deputy governor, The American Biographical Institute, North Carolina, USA for Bhutan; Member, Research Board of Advisors, The American Biographical Institute, North Carolina, USA; Deputy Director General, The International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England for Bhutan,; Member, Advisory Council, The International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England; Member, The World Buddhist University Council, Bangkok, Thailand; Regional Editor of WFB Newsletter, The World Fellowship of Buddhist, Bangkok; Member, The International Network of Engaged Buddhists, Bangkok. Presently, Dr. C.T. Dorji is Joint Director, National Museum of Bhutan, Ta-Dzong, Paro, Bhutan.
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