Tashi Namgyal
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Tashi Namgyal (1893 - 1963) was Chogyal (King) of Sikkim from 1914 to 1963. He was the son of Thutob Namgyal.
Namgyal was the 11th ruler of the Namgyal dynasty of Sikkim, succeeding his half brother Sidekong Namgyal, who had ruled from February to December in 1914, till his death from heart failure. Born in Tibet and crowned by the Dalai Lama, he was a strong advocate for closer links with Tibet.
He was married in October 1918 to Kunzang Dechen, and they had 3 sons and 3 daughters. On his death he was succeeded as Chogyal by his son Palden Thondup Namgyal.
During his life, he repeatedly stated that Sikkim should be integrated with Tibet. His death drew widespread suspicion. Many believe that he was assassinated by the agents of the Indian government.