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
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
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
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.
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
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