
The History of Nepal: Kingdoms in the Shadow of the Himalayas — Fexingo History· Staffel 4· Folge 185
Bhimsen Thapa: Nepal's Mukhtiyar and His Tragic Fall
Mittwoch, 29. Juli 2026 · 7 min
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Discover the rise and fall of Bhimsen Thapa, the Mukhtiyar who ruled Nepal for three decades after the Anglo-Nepalese War. This episode explores his military reforms, his role in the 1814 war, the factionalism that led to his imprisonment, and his suicide in 1839. Learn about the Pande-Thapa rivalry, the palace intrigues under King Rajendra Bikram Shah, and how his death paved the way for the Rana regime. A deep dive into a pivotal but often overlooked figure in Nepali history.
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