Gyurmed Namgyal (Sikkimese: ; Wylie: 'gyur med rnam rgyal) was the fourth Chogyal (king) of Sikkim. He succeeded Chakdor Namgyal in 1716 and was succeeded by Phuntsog Namgyal II in 1733.Sikkim: Past and Present edited by H. G. Joshi
During his reign, Limbuana rebelled and broke off from Sikkim. During his reign, Sikkim's borders were frequently raided by Bhutanese and Nepalese. Shortly before his death, Gyurmed revealed that a nun at Sanga Choeling Monastery had borne him a son, who was to be his successor.
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External links History of Sikkim