The capital of Sikkim under the Namgyals shifted over time. Which of these was a capital city?

Yuksom
Rabdentse
Tumlong
All of the above

The correct answer is: d) All of the above.

Yuksom was the first capital of Sikkim under the Namgyals. It was founded in 1642 by Phuntsog Namgyal, the first Chogyal of Sikkim. Rabdentse was the second capital of Sikkim. It was founded in 1670 by Phuntsog Namgyal’s son, Tenzing Namgyal. Tumlong was the third capital of Sikkim. It was founded in 1793 by Tenzing Namgyal’s son, Tshuddup Namgyal.

In 1894, the capital of Sikkim was moved to Gangtok. Gangtok is the current capital of Sikkim.