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| Tongsa Dzong | |
Trongsa Dzong is the largest dzong fortress in Bhutan, located in Trongsa (formerly Tongsa) in Trongsa district, in the centre of the country. Built on a spur overlooking the gorge of the Mangde River, a temple was first established at the location in 1543 by the Drukpa lama, Nagi Wangchuk son of Ngawang Chhojey. It is an important administrative building, providing the headquarters of the government of Trongsa District. It contains a notable printing house, responsible for the printing of many religious texts in Bhutan. It is listed as a tentative site in Bhutan's Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion. |
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| Issued Country | Bhutan |
| Issued Year | 1968 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect |
| Type | Postage Stamps |