Q. Who was the first Chogyal (priest-king) of Sikkim, who was consecrated in 1642 at Yuksom?
Answer:
Phuntsog Namgyal
Notes: Phuntsog Namgyal, descended from Khye Bumsa, became the first Chogyal of Sikkim in 1642, consecrated at Yuksom, initiating the Namgyal dynasty and administrative reforms.