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Tribhuvan King (Late)
(1906 - 1951) |
King of Nepal (Late) |
Provided support to Nepali Congress Party in Liberal Democratic Movement. Youngest King of Nepal who was crowned at the age of 5 |
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King Prithivi Narayan Shaha
(1723-1775) |
King of Nepal |
He won over Ranas and other kings ultimately unifying Nepal into one single Kingdom |
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King Mahendra Shaha
(1920-1972) |
King of Nepal |
Introduced Panchayat System, also supported Multi-Party Democracy in Nepal |
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(1914-1982) |
PM |
1st PM of Nepal remembered for work in Freedom and Justice |
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King Birendra Shaha
(1945-2001) |
King of Nepal (Late) |
Believed to be Nepalese most beloved and Liberal King. He was regarded as the People's King |
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Late Prince Dipendra
(1971 - 2001) |
Prince of Nepal (Late) |
Son of Late King Birendra who had many social activities as head of organizations |
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King Gyanendra Shaha
(Born in 1947) |
King of Nepal |
Introduced Panchayat System, also supported Multi-Party Democracy in Nepal |
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Prince Paras
(Born in 1971) |
Prince of Nepal |
Son of King Gyanendra who is active in Social and Sports Organizations. |
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Aishwaraya Shah
(1946 - 2001) |
Queen of Nepal (Late) |
Strong character, often holding Royal Power and
loved by many Nepalese for her dedication and softness. |
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Komal Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah
(1951) |
Queen of Nepal |
Her rule is seen limited and hence has low profile |
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Man Mohan Adhikari
(1920 - 1999) |
PM |
As a opposition leader, he brought may key issues before the Government and help pass some of them for the Nepalese people |
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Dharma Bhakta Mathema
( - 1942) |
Marty |
Executed by Rana regime during people's movement to abolish absolute power. |
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Shukraraj Shastri
( - 1942) |
Marty |
(Died during exile movements to abolish absolute power of Rana regime which started since 1923) |
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Gangalal Shrestha
( - 1942) |
Marty |
Fought for Democracy in Nepal. Rana rulers took his life. See above note applies to the his Marty as well. |
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Dasharath Chand
(?) |
Marty |
Fought for Democracy in Nepal. Rana rulers took his life. See note at Gangalal Marty, note applies to this person. |
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Tenzing Norgay
(1919) |
Hero |
The 1st to climb the highest peak on earth with Edmund Hillary in 1953 |
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Sir Edmund Percival Hillary
(1919-2008) |
Hero of Nepal |
Coming from a far land to achieve his dream, in turn makes this tiny nation known to the world.
Nepal gave him "Nepali Citizenship", now honored by naming the highest airport on earth, Lukla as "Tenging Hillary Airport".
The only traveler who receives the title Hero of Nepal. |
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Ganesh Man Singh
(1915 - ) |
PM (Late) |
Nepal honors him with the title "Father of Democracy". |
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Amar Sing Thapa
( - )
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Hero |
Acting as a Army Chief he brought Anglo-Nepalese War to and end; making Nepal as a free nation. Helped develop Nepal, tied Nepal's relationship with the outside, yet did
receive heavy criticisms on the freedom handed to Nepalese during his time. |
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Pasang Sherpa
(1961 to 1993) |
Heroine |
Legendary Woman who upon scaling Mt Everest has inspired women of all nationalities and ages |
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Madan Kumar Bhandari
(1952-1993) |
Marty |
He was once the PM of Nepal Communist Party; Died in a Car Crash; Nepalese are still not sure if he died of coup or
by accident. |
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Pushpa Kamal Dahal but popularly known with his name Prachanda
1954 |
Leader of Communist Party Of Nepal(Maoist) (CPNM) |
Working with other leaders to make Nepal Republic. He started the People's war in 1996. |
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Junga Bahadur Rana |
PM (Late) |
The first person to plant tea and generate Tea business for Nepal. Also the founder of Rana Regime who ruled Nepal for more than 100 years. |
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