### Write True or False against each statement.

1. Jigme Namgyal considered his victory over Tsundrue Gyaltshen strategic because he retained the post of Trongsa Poenlop.
2. In 1850 CE, the regional leaders of eastern Bhutan supported Trongsa Dronyer, Jigme Namgyal.
3. Trongsa Poenlop Jigme Namgyal and British India signed the Treaty of Sinchula on 11 November 1865.
4. The raven on the crown of Jigme Namgyal represents Palden Lhamo.
5. Jigme Namgyal became the 51st Druk Desi in the year CE 1870.

### Long Questions and Answers

1. If Jigme Namgyal had not rescued Trongsa Poenlop Tshokey Dorji from the assassins in Punakha, what could have been its consequences? Give four points.
2. In 1853, Jigme Namgyal became the 17th Choetse Poenlop on the condition that he would relinquish the position to Tshokey Dorji's son Tsondrue Gyeltshen after three years. Why do you think Jigme Namgyal did not keep this promise after the three-year term?
3. Assess how the reunification of Sharchog Tsibgye by Jigme Namgyal helped in strengthening the post of Trongsa Poenlop.
4. The post of Trongsa Poenlop was important to Jigme Namgyal. State four reasons to support your answer.
5. Mention four legacies of Jigme Namgyal as a Trongsa Poenlop.