Gorkha State: The Making of Modern Nepal

Nepal Gorkha State

The making of modern Nepal begins with the story of founding of the Gorkha state. The Gorkha story begins in 1559 with a prince named Dravya Shah. He was the second son of a nearby kingdom and established a small area in the rugged hills, calling it “Gorkha”. Over time, Gorkha slowly expanded by taking … Read more