ocr: The Drukpa, originally from Tibet, united Bhutan 111 1656. Itl lost the Duars Strip to British India in 1865. 1907 Monarchy established. 1953 National Assembly set up with some curbs on royal power. 1960 Brealcs relations with China after hinese annexation ofTibet. 1964 First surtacedroad tinished. 1968 Ring forms first cabinet. 1971Joins UN. 1978 New links with China. 1990 Southern Bhutanese start violent campaign for minority rights. Modest privatization plans.
