End of Rana Regime (1951)

Description

The Rana oligarchy in Nepal ended in 1951 AD (2007 BS) following a historic popular movement led by the Nepali Congress and supported by King Tribhuvan.

Key Highlights

King's Asylum: In November 1950, King Tribhuvan sought asylum at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu and subsequently flew to New Delhi.
Delhi Agreement: A tripartite agreement between the Ranas, King Tribhuvan, and the Nepali Congress was brokered by India.
Democracy Day: On Falgun 7, 2007 BS (February 18, 1951), King Tribhuvan declared the end of the 104-year-old Rana autocracy and established democracy.

Period

Rana

Year (BS)

2007

Year (AD)

1951

CMAT Significance

The fall of the Rana regime in 1951 is a watershed CMAT event marking Nepal's transition to democratic governance.