The Gurkha Conquest of the Kathmandu Valley
In the mid-18th century, the small hill kingdom of Gorkha, under the ambitious King Prithvi Narayan Shah, set its sights on the wealthy city-states of the Kathmandu Valley. This episode traces the decisive military campaign that unified Nepal, focusing on the key battles, political maneuvers, and the role of the British East India Company. We explore how Prithvi Narayan Shah's strategic acumen, including the isolation of valley trade routes and the controversial use of a British detachment, led to the fall of Kantipur, Patan, and Bhaktapur by 1769. The conversation also examines the aftermath: the establishment of the Shah dynasty's rule, the incorporation of Newar culture, and the foundations of modern Nepal. Learn about figures like Captain Kinloch, King Jayaprakash Malla, and the Malla kings' desperate last stands. This is the story of Nepal's unification—a turning point that shaped the nation for centuries.
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