Prithvi Narayan Shah and the Unification of Nepal
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the story of Prithvi Narayan Shah, the 18th-century king of Gorkha who unified the scattered kingdoms of the Kathmandu Valley and beyond into modern Nepal. They discuss his strategic military campaigns, including the pivotal Battle of Kirtipur and the capture of Kantipur (Kathmandu). Lucas explains Shah's political philosophy as outlined in his 'Dibya Upadesh' (Divine Counsel), a document that stressed national unity, self-reliance, and the importance of maintaining Nepal's sovereignty against the British East India Company. The conversation also touches on his early life, his vision for a unified Nepal, and the legacy—both celebrated and contested—of this founding father. Luna asks about the role of the goddess Taleju and the symbolism of the Gurkha soldiers. Specific terms include Gorkha, Malla, Kirtipur, Kantipur, Dibya Upadesh, and the Shah dynasty.
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