Nepal 1793: The Gorkhali Siege of Kumaon and the Fall of Almora
In 1793, the Gorkhali king Rana Bahadur Shah turned his expansionist gaze northwest, into the hill kingdoms of Kumaon and Garhwal. This episode of The History of Nepal traces the dramatic siege of Almora, where Gorkhali forces under Amar Singh Thapa faced fierce resistance from the Kumaoni king Mahendra Chand. We explore the battle tactics, the role of local chieftains, and the long-term consequences of Gorkhali conquest — including the displacement of the Kumaoni ruling class and the imposition of a new administrative order. Along the way, we touch on the cultural legacy of the Chand dynasty, the strategic importance of the Kali River frontier, and how this campaign set the stage for the later Anglo-Nepalese War. A story of ambition, resilience, and the high cost of empire in the Himalayas.
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