History • Medieval IndiaEasy
The first capital of the newly founded kingdom of Sikkim during the seventeenth century, where the coronation of Phuntsog Namgyal took place, was:
A. Gangtok
B. Yuksom✓ Correct Answer
C. Rabdentse
D. Tumlong
💡 Solution & Explanation
Yuksom, meaning the meeting place of three lamas, served as the initial capital of Sikkim following the establishment of the monarchy in 1642. Rabdentse and Tumlong became capitals during subsequent reigns as the political center shifted to secure locations. Gangtok was established as the capital much later during the British colonial period. Yuksom remains historically significant for housing the stone thrones used in the royal consecration.
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