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  1. Maharajadhiraj Prithvi Narayan Shah (Nepali: श्री ५ बडामहाराजाधिराज पृथ्वीनारायण शाह देव), (7 January 1723 – 11 January 1775), was the last king of the Gorkha Kingdom and first king of the Kingdom of Nepal (also called the Kingdom of Gorkha).

  2. Apr 3, 2024 · Prithvi Nārāyaṇ Shah (born 1723?—died 1775) was a member of the ruling Shah family of the Gurkha (Gorkha) principality, Nepal, who conquered the three Malla kingdoms of Kāthmāndu, Pātan, and Bhādgaon in 1769 and consolidated them to found the modern state of Nepal. He also established the capital of Nepal at Kāthmāndu.

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  3. Prithvi Narayan Shah is the First King of Modern Nepal whereas King Manadeva is the First Historically Accurate King of Nepal. Prithvi Narayan Shah was born in 1723 A.D. He was the Last King of Gorkha and First King of Modern Nepal. He is famous for Unification Campaign of Nepal.

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  5. Jun 16, 2023 · Learn about the life, achievements, and legacy of Prithvi Narayan Shah, the visionary leader who unified Nepal in the 18th century. Discover how he overcame challenges, forged alliances, and shaped Nepal's history and culture.

  6. Prithvi Narayan Shah emerged as a visionary strategist who foresaw the need to unify Nepal to increase political and economic strength against regional rivals British and Chinese forces. Through patient diplomacy, timely military aid, and ultimately Gorkha's conquest, Shah achieved his "small state, big nation" ambition that secured his ...

  7. Jan 11, 2023 · These basic facts are something that Nepali students are taught in school. However, there are some other interesting facts about King Prithvi Narayan Shah, which we will discuss here today. 1. A king by luck. As the eldest son of King Nara Bhupal Shah, Prithvi Narayan Shah was the crown prince and heir to the throne of Gorkha.

  8. Jul 25, 2022 · Salute to Nepal’s Unifier King Prithvi Narayan Shah. Dr. NIranjan Basnyat, Kathmandu, Nepal. Background: Drabya Shah, a prince from Lamjung, became the first Shah King of Gorkha in 1559 AD after defeating a local feudal chief named Man Singh Khadka Magar. After Drabya Shah died, his son Purna Shah or Purindar Shah became King in 1570.

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