Prithvi Narayan Shah
- Name
- Prithvi Narayan Shah
- Field
- Military & History
- Known For
- Unifier of Nepal; founder of the Shah dynasty's unified Nepal
- Biography
Overview
Prithvi Narayan Shah is revered as the Father of the Nation and the unifier of Nepal.
Key Achievements
- King of Gorkha who conquered the Kathmandu Valley (1768–1769).
- Unified fragmented hill kingdoms into a single nation — modern Nepal.
- Captured Kantipur (Kathmandu), Lalitpur (Patan), and Bhaktapur.
- Established the Shah dynasty that ruled until 2008.
Notable Facts
- Famous saying: "Nepal is a garden of four varnas and 36 jatis" — highlighting Nepal's diversity.
- Born on Poush 27, 1779 BS (January 11, 1723 CE); Prithvi Jayanti is a public holiday in Nepal.
- Era / Period
- 1723–1775