Who was Bhimsen Thapa Chhetri?
Q: Who was Bhimsen Thapa Chhetri?
A: Bhimsen Thapa Chhetri was the Mukhtiyar (equal to prime minister) and real ruler of Nepal from 1806 to 1837.
Q: What role did Bhimsen have in King Rana Bahadur Shah's return to power?
A: Bhimsen helped the former King Rana Bahadur prepare for his return to power in 1804.
Q: What title was given to Bhimsen after he killed ninety-three people as criminals?
A: After he killed ninety-three people as criminals, he was given the title of the mukhtiyar (equivalent to prime minister).
Q: What campaigns did Bhimsen order during his rule?
A: During his rule, Bhimsen ordered various unification campaigns in the West to increase Nepalese boundary. Kangda, Kumaon and Gadhwal kingdom were won by Nepal in battle.
Q: Who was General Sanukaji Amar Singh Thapa?
A: General Sanukaji Amar Singh Thapa was Bhimsen's father who died while defending Kathmandu Valley against British forces in 1814.
Q: Who was Queen Lalita Tripurasundari?
A: Queen Lalita Tripurasundari was the youngest wife of King Rana Bahadur Shah and the ruling Queen Mother.
Q: What is Dharahara (Bhimsen Tower)?
A: Dharahara (Bhimsen Tower) is a tower built by Bhimsen which still stands today as a monument of his legacy.
