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.
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.
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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