Nepal's 1816 Treaty of Sugauli: A Nation Shrinks
After the fierce Anglo-Nepalese War (1814–1816), the Treaty of Sugauli forced Nepal to cede a third of its territory — including Sikkim, Kumaon, Garhwal, and much of the Tarai. This episode explores the treaty's terms, the role of British East India Company diplomat William Fraser, and how Nepal's boundaries were redrawn by a map drawn in Calcutta. Lucas and Luna discuss the strategic miscalculations on both sides, the fate of the Gurkha regiments, and the long shadow the treaty cast over Nepal's sovereignty. They also touch on the internal fallout: the weakening of the Thapa regime and the rise of the Ranas. Specifics include the Kosi and Mechi rivers, the fort of Malaun, and the treaty's secret articles on trade and residency.
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