[ The History of Sikkim (1908), compiled by Chogyal Thotob Namgyal and Gyamo Yeshay Dolma, records the meeting between Phuntsog Namgyal, the first Chogyal of Sikkim, and the Mangars and Limboos while en route to Yoksum for his coronation. Interestingly, despite oral documentation of a supposed palace at Mangsari Mangarzong, very little has been done to explore the prime time of the Mangars community in Sikkim .] A couple of years ago, I visited a place called Mangsari Mangarzong in West Sikkim, where I discovered the legend of Mangarzong. While there, I had the opportunity to listen to several fascinating stories, which were more like folk tales, from the elderly villagers. These oral traditions have now become a part of history, passed down through generations. During those days, the Mangars faced repeated attacks from their enemies, which led the Mangar King to hide his royal treasure in the nearby hills. The opposing enemies could never find the treasure. Still, the story of the...
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