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What was the vision of Prithvi Narayan Shah during the unification of Nepal?
What was the vision of Prithvi Narayan Shah during the unification of Nepal?
What was the outcome of the People's Movement in 1990?
What was the outcome of the People's Movement in 1990?
What was a characteristic of the Rana Rule in Nepal?
What was a characteristic of the Rana Rule in Nepal?
What was a notable feature of the Malla Period in Nepal's history?
What was a notable feature of the Malla Period in Nepal's history?
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What was a characteristic of the Licchavi Dynasty in Nepal's history?
What was a characteristic of the Licchavi Dynasty in Nepal's history?
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Who was a key figure during the unification of Nepal?
Who was a key figure during the unification of Nepal?
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What was the outcome of the People's Movement in 1991?
What was the outcome of the People's Movement in 1991?
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What was a key feature of the Rana Rule in Nepal?
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What was a notable feature of the Malla Period in Nepal's history?
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Study Notes
Unification of Nepal
- Started in 1768 by Prithvi Narayan Shah, a Gorkhali king
- Unified various small kingdoms and principalities into a single nation
- Shah's vision: "A unified Nepal, strong and prosperous, like a yam between two boulders"
- Key battles: Nuwakot, Makwanpur, and Kirtipur
- Led to the formation of modern Nepal
Democratization
- Started in 1990 with the People's Movement (Jana Andolan)
- King Birendra was forced to accept a constitutional monarchy
- Multiparty democracy was established, ending the Panchayat system
- Key figures: Ganesh Man Singh, Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, and Girija Prasad Koirala
- Led to the adoption of a new constitution in 1991
Rana Rule
- Lasted from 1846 to 1951
- Rana prime ministers held absolute power, while the king remained a figurehead
- Key figures: Jung Bahadur Rana, Bir Shamsher, and Chandra Shamsher
- Characterized by:
- Modernization and infrastructure development
- Isolationism and suppression of democracy
- Favoritism and nepotism
Malla Period
- Lasted from 1200 to 1769
- Marked by the rise of city-states and the Malla dynasty
- Key cities: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan
- Characterized by:
- Cultural and artistic achievements
- Trade and commerce with Tibet and India
- Competition and conflict among city-states
Licchavi Dynasty
- Lasted from 400 to 750 CE
- Marked by the rise of a powerful and prosperous kingdom
- Key figures: Mandeva, Amsuvarman, and Jayavarman
- Characterized by:
- Buddhism and Hinduism coexisted
- Trade and cultural exchange with India and China
- Development of art, architecture, and literature
Unification of Nepal
- Prithvi Narayan Shah, a Gorkhali king, initiated the unification of Nepal in 1768
- He unified various small kingdoms and principalities into a single nation
- Shah's vision was to create a "unified Nepal, strong and prosperous, like a yam between two boulders"
- Key battles that led to the unification include Nuwakot, Makwanpur, and Kirtipur
- The unification led to the formation of modern Nepal
Democratization
- The People's Movement (Jana Andolan) in 1990 led to the democratization of Nepal
- King Birendra was forced to accept a constitutional monarchy, ending the absolute monarchy
- A multiparty democracy was established, replacing the Panchayat system
- Key figures involved in the democratization process include Ganesh Man Singh, Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, and Girija Prasad Koirala
- The democratization led to the adoption of a new constitution in 1991
Rana Rule
- The Rana rule lasted from 1846 to 1951, during which Rana prime ministers held absolute power
- The king remained a figurehead during this period
- Key figures involved in the Rana rule include Jung Bahadur Rana, Bir Shamsher, and Chandra Shamsher
- The Rana rule was characterized by modernization and infrastructure development
- It was also marked by isolationism, suppression of democracy, and favoritism and nepotism
Malla Period
- The Malla period lasted from 1200 to 1769 and was marked by the rise of city-states and the Malla dynasty
- Key cities during this period include Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan
- The Malla period was characterized by cultural and artistic achievements
- It was also marked by trade and commerce with Tibet and India
- The period saw competition and conflict among city-states
Licchavi Dynasty
- The Licchavi dynasty lasted from 400 to 750 CE and was marked by the rise of a powerful and prosperous kingdom
- Key figures involved in the Licchavi dynasty include Mandeva, Amsuvarman, and Jayavarman
- The Licchavi dynasty was characterized by the coexistence of Buddhism and Hinduism
- It was also marked by trade and cultural exchange with India and China
- The period saw the development of art, architecture, and literature
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Learn about the unification of Nepal under Prithvi Narayan Shah and its democratization process starting from 1990. Explore the key battles and events that shaped the nation.
