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Prithvi Narayan Shah

पृथ्वीनारायण शाह

King of Nepal

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Prithvi Narayan Shah was the last monarch of the Gorkha Kingdom and the founding monarch of the unified Kingdom of Nepal, also referred to as the Gorkha Empire. He is credited with initiating the Unification of Nepal and relocating Kathmandu as the royal capital. He ruled Gorkha from 1743 to 1768 and Nepal from 1768 until his death in 1775. Through a series of strategic conquests, systemic economic blockades, and fragile political alliances, he expanded Gorkha's territory and laid the sovereign framework of modern Nepal.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Gorkha District wd
Died
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Place of death
Devighat wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of Nepal wd
Occupation
monarch wd
Spouse
Narendra Rajya Lakshmi Devi, Indra Kumari Devi wd

Public office

Officeholder record, tenure and sources →

Positions held wd

  • King of Nepal (25 September 1768 – 11 January 1775)
  • monarch (3 April 1743 – 25 September 1768)

Questions

When was Prithvi Narayan Shah born?
Prithvi Narayan Shah was born on 7 January 1723 in Gorkha District.
What positions has Prithvi Narayan Shah held?
Positions held by Prithvi Narayan Shah include: King of Nepal (1768–1775); monarch (1743–1768).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Prithvi Narayan Shah · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): पृथ्वीनारायण शाह · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q574450 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Prithvi Narayan Shah 1960 (restoration).png by CAPTAIN MEDUSA (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 21 October 2026

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