Nepal's 1769 Battle of Kirtipur and the Price of Unification
In this episode of The History of Nepal, Lucas and Luna examine the 1769 Battle of Kirtipur, a pivotal and brutal confrontation in Prithvi Narayan Shah's campaign to unify the Kathmandu Valley. They explore the strategic significance of Kirtipur, a walled Newar city that held out against Gorkhali forces for years. The conversation covers the defection of Kirtipur's commander, the horrific mutilation of Gorkhali prisoners, and the psychological impact on Prithvi Narayan Shah. Lucas details the final assault, the mass execution of defenders, and the subsequent incorporation of Kirtipur into the expanding Gorkha kingdom. The episode reflects on the human cost of unification and how this battle shaped Nepal's historical memory. Names and terms include Kirtipur, Prithvi Narayan Shah, Gorkha, Newar, Malla, Nuwakot, and the Bhagavati temple.
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