Nepal 1775: Prithvi Narayan Shah's Death and the Unfinished Empire
Prithvi Narayan Shah, the Gorkha king who unified Nepal, died in 1775 at the age of 52, leaving behind a fragile kingdom. This episode explores his final years, his complex legacy, and the immediate challenges his successor faced. We discuss the controversy over his death location — Devighat or Nuwakot? — and the political vacuum that nearly undid his life's work. Lucas and Luna examine the Divya Upadesh, his parting advice to his sons, and how his vision of 'real Hindustan' clashed with the reality of ruling a diverse, multi-ethnic state. We also look at the role of his queens, especially Rajendra Laxmi, who became regent for his young son Pratap Singh Shah. How did the Gorkha Empire survive its founder's death? And what cracks in the foundation soon appeared?
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