Bumthang Province
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Bumthang Province was one of the nine historical Provinces of Bhutan.
Jakar Dzong, administrative center for Bumthang Province
Dzongpen
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Dzongpen is a Dzongkha term roughly translated as governor or dzong lord. Bhutanese dzongpens, prior to unification, controlled certain areas of the country, but now hold no administrative office. Rather, dzongpens are now entirely subservient to the House of Wangchuck.
Ugyen Wangchuck surrounded by his councillors at Punakha, Bhutan, 1905. Front Row: son of Thimphu Jongpen, Punakha Jongpen, Thimphu Jongpen, Trongsa Penlop, Zung Donyer [dronyer], Deb Zimpon, and elder son of Thimphu Jongpen.
Punakha Dzong, administrative fortress of the Punabs
Punakha Dzong
Simtokha Dzong, historical administrative center of Thimphu