Gorkha Expansion: The 1804 Conquest of Doti

In 1804, the Gorkha kingdom under King Rana Bahadur Shah pushed westward to conquer Doti, a fragmented kingdom in the far west of present-day Nepal. This episode follows the campaign led by Amar Singh Thapa, who faced stiff resistance from Doti's Garhwal allies. We explore the strategic importance of the Kali River as a natural boundary, the role of the Doti royal family's internal divisions, and how this victory set the stage for the later Anglo-Nepalese War. Along the way, Lucas and Luna discuss the unique 'Baisi' and 'Chaubisi' principalities, the Khas language and culture of the region, and the controversial legend of the Doti queen's last stand.

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