Nepal's Thapa Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa: Rise and Fall
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the dramatic career of Bhimsen Thapa, the powerful prime minister who dominated Nepal from 1806 to 1837. They discuss how Bhimsen rose from a royal confidant to become de facto ruler, his role in expanding Nepal's borders, and his disastrous leadership during the Anglo-Nepalese War (1814-16) which led to the humiliating Treaty of Sugauli. After the war, Bhimsen faced a succession crisis, palace intrigue, and a struggle with Queen Samrajya Laxmi Devi over the succession of King Rajendra Bikram Shah. His downfall culminated in a false accusation, arrest, and eventual suicide in 1839. The episode also covers his military reforms and the construction of the iconic Dharahara tower in Kathmandu. This is a focused look at a pivotal yet often overlooked figure who shaped modern Nepal.
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