The 1846 Kot Massacre: Nepal's Royal Bloodbath

In 1846, a single night of carnage at the Kot courtyard in Kathmandu changed Nepal forever. The Kot Massacre saw the deaths of over thirty nobles, orchestrated by Jung Bahadur Rana, who then seized control as prime minister and founded the Rana dynasty that ruled Nepal for over a century. This episode unpacks the political intrigue, the machinations of Queen Rajya Lakshmi Devi, the rivalry between the Pandes and the Thapas, and the brutal efficiency of the coup. We also explore how the massacre paved the way for the Rana regime's isolationist policies and its lasting impact on Nepal's development. Join Lucas and Luna as they navigate the dark corridors of power in the Himalayas and uncover the story of a night that reshaped a nation.

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