Nepal 1788: The Gorkhali Invasion of Sikkim and the Tashiding Incident
Before the Gorkhali Empire turned its gaze north toward Tibet and west toward Kumaon, it first pushed east into the remote valleys of Sikkim. This episode unpacks the 1788 Gorkhali invasion of Sikkim under Bahadur Shah, the crushing defeat of Bhutanese allies at Tashiding, and the diplomatic chaos that followed. We discuss the strategic importance of the Chumbi Valley, the role of the Panchen Lama as a mediator, and how the failure of the Qing to respond created a power vacuum. We also look at the little-known figure of Tenzing Namgyal, the Sikkimese king who fled to Tibet, and the Gorkhali general Damodar Pande, whose career was shaped by this campaign. It's a story of mountain kingdoms, shifting alliances, and the limits of imperial reach.
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