The Shahs' Fatal Divide: Nepal's 1806 Bhandarkhal Massacre Rivalry
In this episode, Lucas and Luna revisit the violent aftermath of Nepal's unification, focusing on the bitter rivalry between the Thapa and Pande families that culminated in the 1806 Bhandarkhal Massacre. They explore how King Rana Bahadur Shah's erratic reign, the influence of Queen Subarna Prabha, and the rise of Bhimsen Thapa reshaped Gorkha's court. The conversation unpacks the power struggle among Kazis, the Kot Massacre's foreshadowing, and the shifting alliances that destabilized the nascent kingdom. Listeners will learn about Damodar Pande's execution, Bhimsen Thapa's military reforms, and how the Thapa family's dominance set the stage for later Rana rule. The episode also touches on the role of the Muluki Ain legal code and the tragic fall of the Pande lineage, drawing parallels to earlier episodes on the Shah unification.
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