Nepal's Earthquake of 1934: The Day Kathmandu Shook
In January 1934, a massive earthquake devastated the Kathmandu Valley, killing over 10,000 people and collapsing thousands of buildings, including iconic temples and palaces. This episode explores the disaster's impact on Nepal's political landscape under the Rana regime, the response of Prime Minister Juddha Shumsher, and how the earthquake reshaped the capital's architecture and society. Learn about the seismic science behind the quake, the destruction of landmarks like the Dharahara tower (which had been rebuilt by Bhimsen Thapa), and the subsequent reconstruction efforts that modernized parts of Kathmandu. We also discuss the broader context of Nepal's isolation at the time and how the disaster revealed the cracks in Rana rule.
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