HISTORY

SHAH KING OF NEPAL

HIS MAJESTY KING PRITHVI NARAYAN SHAH

FATHER: NARBHUPAL SHAH

MOTHER: KAUSHALYAWATI

WIVES: NARENDRA RAJYA LAXMI , INDRA KUMARI

RULED: 1799-1831

Major Works and Events

• Conquered several states and united them into a mighty Gorkha Kingdom.
• Established a sound administration with a stable economic base and laid the foundation of an independent country.
• Gained victory over British and Muslim forces.
• The nine-storey Basantapur Durbar, the seven storey Durbar, the Ranga Mahal and Tilanga House of Nuwakot were built.
• Gave valuable advice, popularly known as "Divine Counsels" ( Dibya Upadesh), to his successors.  

 

KING PRATAP SINGH SHAH

Father : Prithvi Narayan shah

Mother: Narendra rajya laxmi

Ruled: 1831-1834

Major Works and Events

• Maintained friendly relations with neighboring states and countries.
• Waged war with Sikkim but failed to conquer it.
• Commenced the custom of erecting a Linga (pillar) in the occasion of Indrajatra festival at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar.
• Organized a conference of Sanskrit scholars at balaju in which scholars from 12 countries participed.

KING RANA BAHADUR SHAH

Father: Pratap Singh Shah

Ruled: 1834-1855  

Major Works and Events

• The valiant Damodar and Amar Singh Thapa invaded Garhwal, Almorah and Kumaon, and annexed them to the Kingdom of Nepal.
• The Kingdom of Nepal's border extended from Kashmir to Sikkim, from the Himalayas to the border of Agra, Bihar and Bengal to the South.
• After the death of Kantiwati, the king became mad with sorrow. He smashed many idols to pieces including Taleju.
• The rate of interest was fixed for taking loans.
• Several laws for the development of trade and industry were made.
• He successfully reformed the system of measurements.
• Dharahara and Sundhara were built.
• Rana Bahadur was stabbed to death by Sher Bahadur (his step brother) 

King Girvan Yudha Bikram Shah 

Father: Rana Bahadur Shah 

 Rled: 1855-1873 

Major Works and Events

• Battle of Nalapani (Khalanga)
• Battle of Jaithak
• Battle of Jeetgarh
• Battle of Devthal
• Battle of Gadwan
• Nepal-British war

Sugauli treaty was signed in favor of British, and Nepal suffered a great loss.

Rajendra Bikram Shah

Father: Girvan yudha bikram shah
Ruled: 1873-1904


Major Works and Events 

• The country was given a number of economic reforms.
• Slavery was abolished and roads were constructed for travelers.
• The Cot massacre , the Bhandarkhar event and the Alou event took place.
• The start of Rana regime.
• Emphasis was given to inoculating children against small-pox.
• English education was introduced in Nepal.

 Surendra Bikram Shah

Father:	Rajendra Bikram Shah
Ruled:	1904-1938

Major Works And Events

• Roads from Kathmandu to Birjung and Bhaktapur to Thankot were built.
• Swayambhu stupa was renovated.
• The first census was taken.
• The practice of taking life of women on charges of witchcraft was abolished.

	Prithivi Bir Bikram Shah

Father:	Surendra Bikram Shah
Ruled:	1938-1968

Major Works And Events

• Assassination of Ranodwip Singh.
• Good supply of water and strict sanitary systems were applied.
• The first automobile was brought in Nepal.
• Improvement in military and judicial administration.
• Along with slavery system, Sati custom was also abolished.
• Nepal was recognized as an independent sovereign country.
• A dreadful earthquake occurred which caused a heavy loss of life and wealth.
• Nepal took part in the World War in favor of British.
• Great patriots, Dharma Bhakta, Sukraraj Shastri, Dashrath Chand and Ganga lal Shrestha were sentenced to death.
• High court was established.
• Several schools and colleges were established.

 Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah

Father:	Prithivi Bir Bikram Shah
Ruled:	1968-2011

Major Works and Events

• Rana autocracy reached its end.
• Several parties were established to end the Rana regime.
• Delhi agreement (for the formation of a new ministry under the king's leadership) was signed.

Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

 

Father:	Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah
Mother:	Kanti Rajya Laxmi
Ruled:	2013-2028

Major Works And Events

• Diplomatic relationship was established with China on the basis of five major points.
• Nepal became the member of U.N.O. in December,1955 A.D.
• First general election for the cabinet was conducted.
• Planned mechanism of development started.
• Diplomatic relations with numerous countries were established.
• Panchayat was introduced in Nepal for the general welfare of the people.

 Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev

 

Birth:	14th Poush,2002 (28 December,1945 A.D.)
Father:	Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah
Mother:	Indra Rajya Laxmi Devi
Wife:	Aishwarya Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah
Ruled:	2031- 2058

Major Works And Events

• His Late Majesty acquired his early education at St. Joshep's School, Darjeeling and higher education at Eton College, England, (1959 A.D.-1964 A.D.), University of Tokyo (Japan) and Harvard University (USA), (1967 A.D.-1968 A.D.).
• On 1st Chaitra,2011 (15th March,1955 A.D.), he was declared as the crown prince.
• On 17th Magh, 2028 (1970 A.D.), he was declared as the Heir-Apparent to the throne of Kingdom of Nepal.
• He announced Nepal as a democratic country in 1990 after a popular movement.
• He announced a new constitution in 2047 (1940 A.D.)
• Much emphasis was given on scientific methods of agriculture

 Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev

 

Birth:	June 27,1971 A.D.
Father:	Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev
Mother:	Aishwarya Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah
Ruled:	2058-2058 (June 2,2001 A.D.to June 4,2001 A.D)

Major Works And Events

• Acquired his early education from Budhanilkantha Boarding Secondary School and higher studies (GCSE/"O" and "A" Level) from Eton College, Windsor, UK, (1987 A.D.-1990 A.D.), BA from Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal (1991A.D.-1992 A.D.), MA in Geography (Distinction), TU, Kathmandu (1992 A.D.-1994 A.D.). He was preparing to submit Doctoral Thesis in the Department of Population, Tribhuvan University.
• Received the Private Pilot License for AS 332L/L1 Super Puma, Department of Civil Aviation, HMG/N, 1993.
• He was declared Heir Apparent to the Throne of the Kingdom of Nepal in 1972 A.D.
• He was commissioned as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Nepal Army in 1990 A.D.and the patron of National Sports Council, Royal Nepal Golf Club and Nepal Olympics Committee.
• King Dipendra was known as Dipendra Shah in Literary World.A poem written by him.

Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev  

Father:	Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah
Mother:	Indra Rajya Laxmi Devi
Wife:	Komal Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah
Born:	B.S.23 Ashad 2004 (7th July 1947 A.D.)
Ruled:	22 Jestha 2058-till date

Major Works And Events

• He has been crowned twice.He was declared King by then Rana Prime Minister in 7th November 1950 till 7 January, 1951, at the age of four after King Tribhuvan and then Crown Prince Mahendra secretly left Kathmandu for India to return in 1951.
• Studied in St. Josheph College, Darjeeling, India and Graduated from Tribhuwan University on 2026 B.S.
• Married Queen Komal on B.S 2027(1970 AD).
• One Son(Paras Shah) and One Daughter(Prerana Rajya laxmi Shah).
• King Gyanendra is well known in Nepal for his conservation works.
• He is a leading figure in the King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation and has worked closely with the World Wildlife Fund.
• King Gyanendra is known as G. Shah in the literary world. Few songs written by him