Nepal's 1814-1816 Anglo-Nepalese War and the Gurkha Legacy

In 1814, the British East India Company declared war on the expanding Gurkha kingdom. This episode follows the two-year conflict that reshaped the Himalayas—from the brutal siege of Kalanga under General Balbhadra Kunwar to the British discovery of Gurkha loyalty and martial skill. We explore the Treaty of Sugauli's lingering border disputes, the rise of the Gurkha regiments in British service, and how the small hill kingdom's defiance became a lasting source of national pride. Along the way, we meet figures like Bhimsen Thapa, David Ochterlony, and Amar Singh Thapa, and examine the war's aftermath in Nepal's modern identity.

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