Nepal's 1815 Treaty of Sugauli and the Lost Lands

In this episode of The History of Nepal, Lucas and Luna examine the aftermath of Nepal's 1815–16 war with the British East India Company, which led to the Treaty of Sugauli. They discuss how the treaty stripped Nepal of over half its territory, including Kumaon, Garhwal, and Sikkim, and forced the kingdom to become a British protectorate. Lucas explains the key figures involved: the Gurkha commander Amar Singh Thapa, who defended the fort of Malaun against British forces led by General David Ochterlony, and the Nepalese regent Bhimsen Thapa, who signed the treaty. The conversation covers the treaty's humiliating terms, Nepal's permanent loss of access to the Tarai plains, and the lasting impact on Nepal's borders and sovereignty. Lucas also reveals how the Gurkha soldiers who fought against the British impressed their enemies so much that they were later recruited into the British Indian Army, a legacy that continues today. This episode offers a nuanced look at a pivotal turning point in Nepal's modern history.

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