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Shah Kings Dynasty of Nepal

Wednesday 3 September 2014

Prithivi Narayan Shah(1779-1831)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. 


Pratap Singh Shah(1808.-1834)
 Father:      Prithivi 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 participated. 



Rana Bahadur Shah(1832-1862)

 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) 



Girvan Yudha Bikram Shah(1854-1873)

 Father:      Rana Bahadur Shah
Ruled:    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(1873-1905)

 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(1886-1938)

 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(1932-1970)

 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(1963-2011)
 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(1977-2028)

 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(2002- 2058)

 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.
    * The industry in remote areas were more facilitated.
    * 20-year Health Plan was implemented to extend health services to the natives on large scale.
    * Panchayat system was abolished and Multi-party system was introduced.
    * New Educational System Plan was introduced. 



Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev(1971 A.D.-2001 A.D)

 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



Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev(2058-till date)
 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 but made power less 
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.


Please Note   All Date Are In Bikrami samvat 
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