Prithvi Narayan Shah
Unifier of Nepal — First King
- Nationality:
- Nepal
- Category:
- Other
- Verified source:
- Wikipedia
Biography
Prithvi Narayan Shah (1723–1775) was the King of Gorkha who unified Nepal into a single kingdom. Born in Gorkha, he began his military campaign in 1743 to conquer the Kathmandu Valley and other small kingdoms. Through a combination of military strategy, diplomacy, and perseverance, he successfully united over 22 small kingdoms into one Nepal by 1769. He is considered the 'Father of the Nation' in Nepal. His famous quote 'Nepal is a garden of plants of many races and castes' reflects his vision of a unified and diverse Nepal. He established the capital in Kathmandu and laid the foundation of modern Nepal. His unification campaign is one of the most significant events in Nepalese history.
Awards & Honours
Father of the Nation (Nepal)