Wangdue Phodrang Province
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Wangdue Phodrang Province was one of the nine historical Provinces of Bhutan.
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, administrative seat of Wangdue Phodrang 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. Rat
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