Nepal's Sugauli Treaty: The Border That Shaped a Nation

In 1816, Nepal signed the Treaty of Sugauli with the British East India Company, ceding territory that would define its borders for centuries. This episode follows the negotiations — from the battlefield losses at Nalapani and Malaon to the British ultimatum that forced a defeated Bhimsen Thapa to accept harsh terms. We look at how the treaty stripped Nepal of Sikkim, Kumaon, and Garhwal, and carved an enduring relationship with British India. We also examine the strategic importance of the Kali River border, the fate of the Gurkha regiments that served the Company, and how the treaty's legacy still resonates in modern border disputes. Join Lucas and Luna as they unpack a moment that turned a Himalayan kingdom into a buffer state.

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