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Amar Singh Thapa

अमरसिंह थापा

Supreme Commander of the Western Front of Nepal

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Amar Singh Thapa distinguished as Badakaji Amar Singh Thapa, or Amar Singh Thapa The Elder, also known by the honorific name Bada Kaji or Budha Kaji, was a Gorkhali military general, governor and warlord in the Kingdom of Nepal. He was the overall commander of the Nepal Army in the conquest of Western Provinces and authoritative ruler of Kumaon, Garhwal in the Kingdom of Nepal. He was referred by the King of Nepal to have been deployed as Mukhtiyar of Western Provinces of Kumaon, Garhwal. He is often hailed as Living Tiger of Nepal and led the Anglo-Nepalese War for the Gorkhali Army. Amarsingh Chowk Pokhara and Shree Amarsingh Model Higher Secondary School are named after Amar Singh Thapa.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Gorkha District wd
Died
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Place of death
Gosaikunda wd
Citizenship
Nepal wd
Occupation
military commander, bureaucrat, politician wd

Positions held wd

  • minister

Awards wd

  • National heroes of Nepal

Questions

When was Amar Singh Thapa born?
Amar Singh Thapa was born on 1751 in Gorkha District.
What positions has Amar Singh Thapa held?
Positions held by Amar Singh Thapa include: minister.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Amar Singh Thapa · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): अमरसिंह थापा · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q3634072 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Amar Singh Thapa Badakaji.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Amar Singh Thapa". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/amar-singh-thapa. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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