King Rajendra Bikram Shah
- Title
- King Rajendra Bikram Shah
- Description
Rajendra Bikram Shah (1813–1847) was the King of Nepal who reigned during the turbulent pre-Rana period. His reign was marked by increasing court intrigues and power struggles among nobles. The Kot Massacre of 1846 occurred during his reign, which led to Jung Bahadur Rana seizing power. Rajendra was subsequently deposed and replaced by his son Surendra in 1847 under Rana pressure.
- Period
- Rana
- Year (BS)
- 1904
- Year (AD)
- 1847
- CMAT Significance
- Rajendra Shah's deposition and the transition to Rana rule is a tested transition point in CMAT Nepal history.