The Kingdom at the Centre of the World

Bhutan, often perceived as isolated, is revealed to be a dynamic kingdom at the crossroads of significant political, cultural, and religious influences. Omair Ahmad combines political history with travel writing to provide an insightful portrait of this small Himalayan nation. The narrative explores how Bhutan has been shaped by major transformative events in Asian and world history, challenging the notion of its seclusion and highlighting its rich interconnectedness with broader historical currents.