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History of Nepal, sourced from Wikipedia's "Timeline of Nepalese history".
Chronological Storyline (128 Milestones)
600 BCE
Yalamber
King Yalamber establishes his first Kirat kingdom in Kathmandu (present-day Nepal) defeating Bhuwan Singh, the third and last king of the Ahir Dynasty. Kirat Kingdom originally came from beyond the Dudh Koshi river. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (Before the common era):
Yalamber (Kirat King ) situated in Mudhe Sanischare, Sankhuwasabha, Nepal. By Saznthpa1 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=107297788
563 BCE
Gautam Buddha
Gautama Buddha is born in Kapilvastu in 563 BCE (died in 483 BCE) in Lumbini (present-day Nepal). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (Before the common era):
Seated Buddha; circa 475; sandstone; height: 1.6 m (5 ft. 3 in.); Sarnath Museum (India). This figure, his hands in the dharmachakra mudra gesture of teaching, refers to the Buddha's first sermon at Sarnath, where the figure was found. See File:Buddha in Sarnath.jpg for the statue in 1905 at the time of its discovery (to the right of the photograph). By พระมหาเทวประภาส วชิรญาณเมธี (ผู้ถ่าย-ปล่อยสัญญาอนุญาตภาพให้นำไปใช้ได้เพื่อการศึกษาโดยอยู่ภา่ยใต้ cc-by-sa-3.0) ผู้สร้างสรรค์ผลงาน/ส่งข้อมูลเก็บในคลังข้อมูลเสรีวิกิมีเดียคอมมอนส์ - เทวประภาส มากคล้าย - Tevaprapas Makklay (พระมหาเทวประภาส วชิรญาณเมธี), CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7004539
250 BCE
Ashoka
Emperor Ashoka visits Nepal. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (Before the common era):
Ashoka's visit to the Ramagrama stupa Sanchi Stupa 1 Southern gateway. For interpretation see: Ashoka in Ancient India by Nayanjot Lahiri, Harvard University Press, 2015 p.295-296 By Photo Dharma from Sadao, Thailand - Detail of: ., CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61783990
205 CE
205
205 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (3rd century):
305 CE
305
305 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (4th century):
464 CE
Manadeva
Manadeva reigns until 491 A.D. His reign is characterized by great architectural and sculptural achievements. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (5th century):
Manadeva column in Changu Narayan By Gerd Eichmann - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=85727758
588 CE
588
588 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (6th century):
598 CE
598
598 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (6th century):
621 CE
621
621 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (7th century):
624 CE
624
624 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (7th century):
627 CE
~627
~627 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (7th century):
631 CE
631
631 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (7th century):
643 CE
643
643 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (7th century):
649 CE
649
649 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (7th century):
685 CE
685
685 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (7th century):
705 CE
Jayadeva II
Jayadeva II starts his reign until up to 733. After him, Nepal enters into a dark era which lasts until 1200 C.E. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (8th century):
1097 CE
Nanyadeva
Nanyadeva establishes the Karnat dynasty in present-day Simraungadh, Bara. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (11th century):
Image of a horseman from 12th century land grant of Nanyadeva By Nanyadeva - The Melkian Collection: https://melikiancollection.com/artwork/land-grant-by-nanyadeva-4279/, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=151634766
1147 CE
Nanyadeva
King Nanyadeva of the Karnat dynasty dies. He is succeeded by his son Gangadeva. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (12th century):
Image of a horseman from 12th century land grant of Nanyadeva By Nanyadeva - The Melkian Collection: https://melikiancollection.com/artwork/land-grant-by-nanyadeva-4279/, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=151634766
1201 CE
Arimalla
Arimalla, the first king of the Malla dynasty rules the Kathmandu valley. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (13th century):
Scan of map of Nepaul, present-day Kathmandu Valley and surrounding areas in Nepal, made by Charles Crawford in 1802-03. By Zulufive - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22669533
1216 CE
Arimalla
King Arimalla is succeeded by his son Abhaya Malla. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (13th century):
1244 CE
Mithila
Doya from Mithila (Karnat dynasty) invades Nepal three times within two years. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (13th century):
Vivah Mandap also known as Mani Mandap- belief that it is Lord Rama’s original Vivah Mandap By Ashutoshkarna18 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49310053
1255 CE
Abhaya Malla
King Abhaya Malla dies in a massive earthquake that killed one-third of the whole population. He is succeeded by his son Jayadeva Malla. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (13th century):
1258 CE
A period of political struggle begins
A period of political struggle begins between the House of Bhonta (the region of Banepa) headed by Jayabhimadeva and the House of Tripura (Bhadgaon) headed by Jayasimha Malla. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (13th century):
1271 CE
Jayasimha Malla becomes the King following
Jayasimha Malla becomes the King following the agreement between the two Houses. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (13th century):
1274 CE
King Jayasimha Malla is deposed with
King Jayasimha Malla is deposed with the help of House of Bhonta; Ananta Malla becomes the king. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (13th century):
1287 CE
Jitari Malla of the Khasa area
Jitari Malla of the Khasa area in the Karnali region attacks Nepal three times until 1290. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (13th century):
1300 CE
Mithila
Doya from Mithila invades Nepal again penetrating as far as Bhadgaon, and inflicting fines on the House of Tripura. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
Vivah Mandap also known as Mani Mandap- belief that it is Lord Rama’s original Vivah Mandap By Ashutoshkarna18 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49310053
1308 CE
Ananta Malla
King Ananta Malla dies, leaving the throne vacant. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
1311 CE
After Jayasaktideva of House of Bhonta
After Jayasaktideva of House of Bhonta is defeated by Jayatunga Malla of House of Tripura, Jayasaktideva calls the Doya for help. This backfires as the Doya imprisoned Brahmins, looted people and set houses on fire. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
1312 CE
Devalakshmidevi
Following an agreement between the House of Tripura and the Tirhuts, along with other wealth, Devalakshmidevi, the daughter of Jayatunga Malla, is given in marriage to King Harisimhadeva. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
1313 CE
After five years without a King,
After five years without a King, Jayarudra Malla installs Jayanandadeva, his rival from the House of Bhonta, as the ruler. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
1320 CE
Ananta Malla
Jayarudra Malla withdraws support for Jayanandadeva and installs Jayari Malla, his relative and the son of Ananta Malla, as the King. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
1324 CE
Karnat dynasty
The Karnat Kingdom of Mithila is annexed by the King of Delhi. The invader then sets up a vassal state appointing from the Oiniwar dynasty a ruler of the region. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
A Shatkona seal from Simraungadh, the capital of the Karnats of Mithila (11th-14th century) By Unknown author - Taken at archaeological site., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=147983529
1328 CE
Khasa Kingdom
Aditya Malla from the Khasa Kingdom invades the Kathmandu valley. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
Ripu Malla By Unknown author - https://tibetmuseum.app/index.php?w=coll&cat=P&id=78, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=117737222
1330 CE
Jayarudra Malla dies at the age
Jayarudra Malla dies at the age of 30, leaving Nayakadevi, his daughter, to assume the throne of House of Tripura. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
1335 CE
Harischandra, the husband of Nayakadevi, was
Harischandra, the husband of Nayakadevi, was poisoned by the nobles. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
1338 CE
Harisimhadeva
Nayakadevi marries Jagatsimha, the son of Harisimhadeva and Devalakshmidevi. This event connects all the later Mallas of Kathmandu valley to the Karnat dynasty. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
A Shatkona seal from Simraungadh, the capital of the Karnats of Mithila (11th-14th century) By Unknown author - Taken at archaeological site., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=147983529
1344 CE
King Jayari Malla dies.
King Jayari Malla dies. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
1347 CE
Devalakshmidevi
Rajalladevi is born to Nayakadevi and Jagatsimha. Nayakadevi dies ten days later and Jagatsimha was thrown to prison leaving Rajalladevi to the care of Devalakshmidevi. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
1349 CE
Bengal
Sultan Shams ud-din Ilyas of Bengal conquers Tirhut and leads raid in Kathmandu Valley destroying temples and damaging the images of gods and goddesses. This event is often cited as the one that destroyed much of the Lichchhavi era and early Malla era monuments and artifacts. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
1354 CE
Jayasthiti Malla
Rajalladevi marries Jayasthiti Malla. It is generally accepted that Jayasthiti Malla was brought from Mithila by Devalakshmidevi to marry Rajalladevi. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
Jayasthiti Malla, ruler of whole Kathmandu valley from c.1382 - 1395 By Unknown author - Walls of the Bhajan chamber, besides the main entrance to the Janabahaa complex, on the ground floor of the Digi Chhen, Kathamandu, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17784602
1361 CE
King Jayarajadeva dies. He is succeeded
King Jayarajadeva dies. He is succeeded by his son Jayarjunadeva. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
1366 CE
Devalakshmidevi
Devalakshmidevi dies. Jayasthiti Malla starts on gathering political power. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
Jayasthiti Malla, ruler of whole Kathmandu valley from c.1382 - 1395 By Unknown author - Walls of the Bhajan chamber, besides the main entrance to the Janabahaa complex, on the ground floor of the Digi Chhen, Kathamandu, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17784602
1382 CE
Jayasthiti Malla
Jayasthiti Malla rules as king of the united Malla kingdom in Kathmandu Valley. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
Jayasthiti Malla, ruler of whole Kathmandu valley from c.1382 - 1395 By Unknown author - Walls of the Bhajan chamber, besides the main entrance to the Janabahaa complex, on the ground floor of the Digi Chhen, Kathamandu, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17784602
1395 CE
Jayasthiti Malla
King Jayasthiti Malla dies. His three sons Dharma Malla, Jyoti Malla, and Kiti Malla rule together. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (14th century):
Jayasthiti Malla, ruler of whole Kathmandu valley from c.1382 - 1395 By Unknown author - Walls of the Bhajan chamber, besides the main entrance to the Janabahaa complex, on the ground floor of the Digi Chhen, Kathamandu, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17784602
1408 CE
Jayajyotir Malla
Jyoti Malla rules as the sole king of Kathmandu Valley after the death of both his brothers. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (15th century):
The green, vegetated slopes that ring the Kathmandu metro area (light gray, image centre) include both forest reserves and national parks. By ISS Expedition 25 crew - NASA Earth Observatory, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12176104
1428 CE
Jayajyotir Malla
King Jyoti Malla dies. His son Yakshya Malla succeeds him. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (15th century):
Miniature painting of Yaksha Malla from a genealogical painting from 1782 By anonymous - This image has been extracted from another file, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=153117419
1482 CE
Jayayakshya Malla
King Yakshya Malla dies. His kingdom is divided in three between his sons with Ratna Malla controlling Kantipur, and Raya Malla controlling Bhaktapur. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (15th century):
Miniature painting of Yaksha Malla from a genealogical painting from 1782 By anonymous - This image has been extracted from another file, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=153117419
1520 CE
Ratna Malla
King Ratna Malla dies. His son Surya Malla succeeds him as the king. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (16th century):
Detailed version of the previous painting By anonymous - From a painting at a museum in Nepal., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=153592554
1526 CE
Mukunda Sen
Mukunda Sen of Palpa attacks the entire Kathmandu valley and surrounds both Kantipur, and Patan. He is defeated by the combined forces of the valley. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (16th century):
The invading Mukundasena, a king of Palpa, a hill state of western Nepal, as depicted in a 17th-18th c. banner painting on cloth, Itum-bahal, Kathmandu. By Unknown author - Nepal Mandala a Cultural Study of the Kathmandu Valley by Slusser Mary Shepherd, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=98620285
1530 CE
Surya Malla
King Surya Malla dies. He is succeeded by his son Amara Malla. Amara Malla annexed several villages north-west of Kantipur. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (16th century):
1560 CE
Amara Malla
King Amara Malla dies. His son Mahendra Malla succeeds him. Mahendra Malla issued the first silver coins. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (16th century):
Scan of painting of Mahindra Malla, king of Kathmandu, Nepal from 1560-74 AD. By Unknown author - Jana Baha hymn hall, Kathmandu, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18063995
1574 CE
Mahendra Malla
King Mahendra Malla is succeeded by his first son Sadashiva Malla. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (16th century):
Scan of painting of Mahindra Malla, king of Kathmandu, Nepal from 1560-74 AD. By Unknown author - Jana Baha hymn hall, Kathmandu, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18063995
1581 CE
Shivasimha Malla
Shivasimha Malla, the second son of Mahendra Malla, deposes his brother Sadashiva Malla and rules Kantipur. Sadashiva takes refuge in Bhadgaon where he dies. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (16th century):
This 1617 miniature depicts a Malla king with his minister. The subject depicted is either Jagajjyoti Malla of Bhaktapur or Shivasimha Malla of Kathmandu. I am guessing it is a portrait of the later as when compared to an inscribed portrait of Jagajjyoti Malla from around the same time, the faces don't match. By UnknownArtist - Art of Nepal, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=139868850
1600 CE
Shivasimha Malla
King Shivasimha Malla annexes Patan and installs his son Harisimhadeva as the governor. Harisimhadeva dies shortly afterwards, and his son Siddhi Narasimha Malla succeeds him as the governor. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (17th century):
This 1617 miniature depicts a Malla king with his minister. The subject depicted is either Jagajjyoti Malla of Bhaktapur or Shivasimha Malla of Kathmandu. I am guessing it is a portrait of the later as when compared to an inscribed portrait of Jagajjyoti Malla from around the same time, the faces don't match. By UnknownArtist - Art of Nepal, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=139868850
1606 CE
Ram Shah of Gorkha reigns; Gorkha
Ram Shah of Gorkha reigns; Gorkha kingdom experiences its first expansion (to 1633). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (17th century):
1619 CE
Shivasimha Malla
King Shivasimha Malla dies. His son Lakshmi Narasimha Malla succeeds him as the King of Kantipur, and his grandson Siddhi Narasimha Malla declares Patan independent from Kantipur. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (17th century):
This 1617 miniature depicts a Malla king with his minister. The subject depicted is either Jagajjyoti Malla of Bhaktapur or Shivasimha Malla of Kathmandu. I am guessing it is a portrait of the later as when compared to an inscribed portrait of Jagajjyoti Malla from around the same time, the faces don't match. By UnknownArtist - Art of Nepal, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=139868850
1641 CE
Lakshmi Narasimha Malla
King Lakshmi Narasimha Malla goes insane after executing his loyal minister. Pratap Malla imprisons him and rules Kantipur. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (17th century):
King Pratap Malla at prayer, watercolors on multi-layered paper, 17 th c. By Unknown author - Nepal Mandala a Cultural Study of the Kathmandu Valley by Slusser Mary Shepherd, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=98620283
1674 CE
Nripendra Malla
Nripendra Malla starts his reign after his Pratap Malla's death defying the wishes of his father to install Mahipatendra Malla as the king. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (17th century):
1680 CE
Parthibendra Malla
Parthibendra Malla, another son of Pratap Malla, starts his reign after the death of King Nripendra Malla. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (17th century):
Parthivendra Malla, king of Kathmandu from 1680–1687 By Unknown author - Walls of the Bhajan chamber, besides the main entrance to the Janabahaa complex, on the ground floor of the Digi Chhen, Kathamandu, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17784604
1687 CE
Parthibendra Malla
King Parthibendra Malla is poisoned by the nobles and on his death, as many as twenty-four women went Sati. He is succeeded by his 14 years old son Bhupalendra Malla with his wife Riddhilakshmi acting as the regent. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (17th century):
Parthivendra Malla, king of Kathmandu from 1680–1687 By Unknown author - Walls of the Bhajan chamber, besides the main entrance to the Janabahaa complex, on the ground floor of the Digi Chhen, Kathamandu, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17784604
1688 CE
Lakshminarayan, a minister, rises to the
Lakshminarayan, a minister, rises to the power of supreme authority and inscribes his name on the coin issued by the monarch. He also assassinates prominent nobles. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (17th century):
1690 CE
Lakshminarayan is assassinated following a rumor
Lakshminarayan is assassinated following a rumor of illicit relationship with the regent and the king's mother, Riddhilakshmi. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (17th century):
1700 CE
Bhupalendra Malla
King Bhupalendra Malla dies. He is succeeded by his son Bhaskara Malla. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (18th century):
There is an idol of Balendra Malla and Rani in front of the main entrance of Changunarayan temple in Bhaktapur. These idols are made of iron bars and kept inside. Where a small temple is built. By Rajesh Dhungana - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=110626894
1717 CE
Bhaskara Malla
King Bhaskara Malla proclaims the title of King of Patan and issues coins under the name Gajapati Mahindra Simha. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (18th century):
Bhaskara Malla, king of Kathmandu from 1700–1714 By Unknown author - Walls of the Bhajan chamber, besides the main entrance to the Janabahaa complex, on the ground floor of the Digi Chhen, Kathamandu, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17784606
1720 CE
epidemic
An epidemic breaks out in Kantipur killing approximately 20,000 people. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (18th century):
New cases of confirmed Ebola in West Africa each week. Data from WHO Situation reports By Delphi234 - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37007270
1722 CE
Bhaskara Malla
After about six months in confinement to be safe from the plague, King Bhaskara Malla returns to the palace after the death rate dropped. He dies some days later due to the plague. He is succeeded by Jagajjaya Malla, the grandson of Mahipatendra Malla. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (18th century):
Bhaskara Malla, king of Kathmandu from 1700–1714 By Unknown author - Walls of the Bhajan chamber, besides the main entrance to the Janabahaa complex, on the ground floor of the Digi Chhen, Kathamandu, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17784606
1730 CE
Jagajjaya Malla
King Jagajjaya Malla's first son Rajendra Malla dies. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (18th century):
1736 CE
Jaya Prakash Malla
Jayaprakash Malla succeeds King Jagajjaya Malla after the latter's death. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (18th century):
The last king of the Kingdom of Kathmandu By Nyeta - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=136384444
1743 CE
Prithvi Narayan Shah
Prithvi Narayan Shah ascends to throne of Gorkha. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (18th century):
The iconic state portrait of King Prithvi Narayan Shah (1723–1775), unifier of modern Nepal, standing with his right index finger raised as a symbol of unity. By Amar Chitrakar - https://nationalmuseum.gov.np/, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=194536227
1764 CE
British East India Company
British East India Company gains control of Bengal. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (18th century):
1768 CE
Gurkha
Gorkha ruler Prithvi Narayan Shah conquers Kathmandu and lays foundations for unified kingdom. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (18th century):
Nepalese national soldiers photographed on 1885 AD by Gustav Le Bon (died 1931) By Gustav Le Bon - https://www.bilder-aus-nepal.de/Pages/Geschichte/LeBon/LeBon-13-Soldaten.html, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=64401552
1769 CE
Conquest of Chaudandi and Majh Kirant
Conquest of Chaudandi and Majh Kirant states. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (18th century):
1792 CE
Nepalese expansion is halted by the
Nepalese expansion is halted by the defeat at hands of Chinese in Tibet. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (18th century):
1806 CE
Bhimsen Thapa
Bhimsen Thapa becomes the first Mukhtiyar (prime minister). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (19th century):
Painting of Bhimsen Thapa, Nepal’s Prime Minister (Mukhtiyar). Art Size: 18 X 13 cm Medium: Stone Color and Water Color By Anand Muni Shakya - https://www.mona.com.np/art/v/bhimsen-thapa, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=113365299
1809 CE
Nepalese troops lay siege to Kangra,
Nepalese troops lay siege to Kangra, farthest extent of Gurkha empire. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (19th century):
1814 CE
Treaty of Sugauli
Anglo-Nepalese War (1814–1816) ends resulting in Sugauli Treaty which establishes Nepal's current boundaries and sows the seeds for political instability. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (19th century):
Bhimsen Thapa's Gorkha troops, right, at Hetauda, Makawanpur, in 1816, with India Pattern Brown Bess muskets and chupi bayonets. By Unknown authorUnknown author, most likely Keshar Shumsher or S.R. Tickell - scan from a book, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17854778
1837 CE
Bhimsen Thapa falls, beginning unstable period
Bhimsen Thapa falls, beginning unstable period in court politics. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (19th century):
1846 CE
Kot massacre
Kot massacre results in the killing of more than 40 members of the palace and starts the autocratic Rana dynasty in Nepal with Jung Bahadur Rana as its first prime minister. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (19th century):
Kot massacre By Saugatpoudel - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44438994
1855 CE
War starts with China (until 1858).
War starts with China (until 1858). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (19th century):
1856 CE
Royal decree gives absolute power to
Royal decree gives absolute power to prime minister and his family. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (19th century):
1857 CE
Sepoy Rebellion
Sepoy Rebellion is waged against British in north India; Nepal aids British (until 1858). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (19th century):
Map, "North India: The Mutiny 1857-9" from "The Cambridge Modern History Atlas". Cambridge University Press; London. 1912. Editors were Sir Adolphus William Ward (†1924), G.W. Prothero (†1922), and Sir Stanley Mordaunt Leathes (†1938). Individual authors of works making up the atlas are not identified, nor are the likely to be, after reasonable research. By Unknown authorUnknown author Cambridge University Press; Stanford's Geogl. Estabt.. - Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection Website., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11812257
1858 CE
Jang Bahadur
Jang Bahadur receives the title of Rana. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (19th century):
A contemporary portrait of Janga Bahadur Kunwar Ranaji, former Prime Minister of Nepal (1846-1856 & 1857-1877) and Maharaja of Kaski and Lamjung By Unknown author - http://www.bilder-aus-nepal.de/Pages/Geschichte/Rana-Familie/JungBahadur.html, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=66229600
1877 CE
Jung Bahadur Rana
Prime minister Jung Bahadur Rana dies; Ranodip Singh Kunwar becomes the prime minister. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (19th century):
A contemporary portrait of Janga Bahadur Kunwar Ranaji, former Prime Minister of Nepal (1846-1856 & 1857-1877) and Maharaja of Kaski and Lamjung By Unknown author - http://www.bilder-aus-nepal.de/Pages/Geschichte/Rana-Familie/JungBahadur.html, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=66229600
1885 CE
Ranodip Singh Kunwar
Prime minister Ranodip Singh Kunwar is assassinated by his nephews; Bir Shumsher becomes the prime minister. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (19th century):
Ranodip Singh Kunwar in 1887 By Dr John William Tyler - https://www.rct.uk/collection/search#/52/collection/2107620/maharaja-sir-ranodip-singh-kunwar-1825-85-of-nepal, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=93235298
Mar 5, 1901 CE
Bir Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana
Prime minister Bir Shumsher dies; Dev Shumsher becomes the prime minister. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
Prime Minister Bir Shumsher J.B. Rana (governed 1885 - 1901). By Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya - https://eap.bl.uk/item/EAP838-1-3-1-138, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=112458505
1914 CE
Thousands of Nepalese citizens fight as
Thousands of Nepalese citizens fight as soldiers for British in World War I (to 1918) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
Dec 21, 1923 CE
Nepal-Britain Treaty of 1923
Treaty with Britain affirms Nepal's sovereignty. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
East Indies (1905) By Herrmann Julius Meyer - Meyers Geographischer Hand-Atlas, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=84769424
Jun 2, 1935 CE
Nepal Praja Parishad
Nepal's first political party, Nepal Praja Parishad is founded (led by Tanka Prasad Acharya). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
Tanka Prasad Acharya (left), PM of Nepal, visiting China. By 刘庆瑞 - 《新闻摄影选集》上海人民美术出版社 1957.09, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61353311
1939 CE
World War II
Tens of thousands of Nepalese citizens fight as soldiers for British in World War II (to 1945). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. German Stuka dive bombers over the Eastern Front, World War II. A destroyed city is seen in the foreground (below the Junkers Ju 87s) By Richard Opitz - This image was provided to Wikimedia Commons by the German Federal Archive (Deutsches Bundesarchiv) as part of a cooperation project. The German Federal Archive guarantees an authentic representation only using the originals (negative and/or positive), resp. the digitalization of the originals as provided by the Digital Image Archive., CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5477308
Jan 25, 1946 CE
Nepali National Congress
Nepali National Congress is formed (led by BP Koirala, Matrika Prasad Koirala, Ganesh Man Singh, etc.). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
BP Koirala, Prime Minister of Nepal By Unknown author - https://www.flickr.com/photos/mpp_flr/9491964681/, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=59863726
1948 CE
constitution of Nepal
Prime Minister Padma Shamsher Rana announces first constitution of Nepal, then resigns; his replacement, Mohan Shamsher Rana, represses opposition Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
नेपालको संविधान By Devraj poudel - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=58178375
Jan 7, 1951 CE
Tribhuvan of Nepal
Tribhuvan returns from exile and reclaims the title of King putting an end to the autocratic Rana dynasty Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah. He became King of Nepal at the age of 5 on 2 February 1911. By DirghaMan and GaneshMan Chitrakar Art Foundation - This file has been provided by the British Library from its digital collections. Links to the British Library's website may be broken as the library recovers from a October 2023 cyber attack, and will be updated once material becomes accessible online. For more information on the attack see: https://www.bl.uk/about/cyber-attack It is also made available on a British Library website., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=112636840
May 29, 1953 CE
Edmund Hillary
New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Nepal's Sherpa Tenzing Norgay become the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
Head and shoulders portrait of Edmund Percival Hillary circa 1953. Taken by an unidentified photographer. Autograph on original print, "E.P. Hillary", removed by TimofKingsland. Scratch mark below Hillary's right temple also removed. Note on back of file print reads: "Neg donated by John Pascoe". By Photographer unidentified. Retouched by TimofKingsland. - Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972. Edmund Percival Hillary. Ref: 1/2-020196-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://beta.natlib.govt.nz/records/22676310, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20034296
Mar 15, 1955 CE
King Tribhuwan dies, King Mahendra ascends
King Tribhuwan dies, King Mahendra ascends throne. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
May 27, 1959 CE
Multi-party constitution is adopted and the
Multi-party constitution is adopted and the first general elections in Nepal brings Nepali Congress to power with B.P. Koirala as Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
Dec 15, 1960 CE
Mahendra of Nepal
King Mahendra leads a coup d'état dismissing the cabinet of B.P. Koirala and introduces the Panchayat, a partyless political Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
1956 AD: King Mahendra at his coronation, wearing a crown adorned with diamonds, emeralds, and rubies, topped with a white plume of the greater bird-of-paradise. American broadcaster Lowell Thomas attended the ceremony. The crown’s jewels were valued in the millions, and such ceremonial bird-of-paradise feathers were traditionally reserved for the King and Queen of Nepal. By Archive Nepal - [1], Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=190052055
1962 CE
New constitution provides for non-party system
New constitution provides for non-party system of councils known as Panchayat under which king exercises sole power. First elections to Rastrya Panchayat held in 1963. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
Jan 31, 1972 CE
Mahendra of Nepal
King Mahendra dies, succeeded by Birendra. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
1956 AD: King Mahendra at his coronation, wearing a crown adorned with diamonds, emeralds, and rubies, topped with a white plume of the greater bird-of-paradise. American broadcaster Lowell Thomas attended the ceremony. The crown’s jewels were valued in the millions, and such ceremonial bird-of-paradise feathers were traditionally reserved for the King and Queen of Nepal. By Archive Nepal - [1], Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=190052055
May 2, 1980 CE
1980 Nepalese governmental system referendum
In the 1980 Nepalese governmental system referendum, the people vote in favor of the Panchayat system against a multi-party Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
Districts shaded according to winners share of vote. By Incognito melon - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=136204572
1985 CE
Communist Party of Nepal
CPN (UML) begins civil disobedience campaign for restoration of multi-party system. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
Flag of the CPN-UML appered in the tenth national general convention of the party. By CPN-UML - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=115799097
1989 CE
Trade and transit dispute with India
Trade and transit dispute with India leads to border blockade by Delhi resulting in worsening economic situation. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
Feb 18, 1990 CE
1990 Nepalese revolution
1990 Nepalese revolution commences led by NC and the communist parties. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
An iconic photograph of the 1990 Nepalese revolution: Student Durga Thapa leaps up in the air with a double victory sign at a pro-democracy rally in Asan, Kathmandu. By Min Ratna Bajracharya - Min Ratna Bajracharya [1], CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=99624322
May 12, 1991 CE
1991 Nepalese general election
First multi-party election is held. NC wins a majority of 110 seats. The communist parties gather a total of 82 seats. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
Results by constituency of the 1991 Nepalese general election By FelipeRev - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=186273871
Jul 11, 1994 CE
Nepali Congress
Division within the NC results in Girija Prasad Koirala losing the support of 36 congress members in a parliamentary vote. He resigns and King Birendra dismisses the cabinet announcing a new election. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
SVG of w:File:Nepali Congress.png By Connormah - http://nepalipolitics.com/party.php (original photo), Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10499092
1995 CE
Communist Party of Nepal
Radical leftist group, the CPN (MC), begins insurrection in rural areas aimed at abolishing monarch and establishing a people's republic, sparking a conflict that would drag on for over a decade. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
Logo of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) By Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) - File:Logo of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre).png, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=175021018
Mar 6, 1997 CE
Sher Bahadur Deuba
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba loses a no-confidence vote, ushering in a period of increased political instability, with frequent changes of the prime minister. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Nepal, Shri Sher Bahadur Deuba, in Glasgow, Scotland on November 02, 2021. By Prime Minister's Office - This file or its source was published by Press Information Bureau on behalf of Prime Minister's Office, Government of India under the ID 103431. (direct link) This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing. العربية ∙ বাংলা ∙ English ∙ हिन्दी ∙ 日本語 ∙ македонски ∙ മലയാളം ∙ polski ∙ தமிழ் ∙ ತುಳು ∙ 中文 ∙ 中文（简体） ∙ 中文（繁體） ∙ +/−, GODL-India, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=117256516
Mar 16, 2000 CE
Girija Prasad Koirala
Girija Prasad Koirala returns as the prime minister, heading the ninth government in 10 years. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (20th century):
The Prime Minister of Nepal, Shri Girija Prasad Koirala being seen off by the Union Minister of Water Resources, Prof. Saif-ud-din Soz at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on April 06, 2007. By Ministry of External Affairs - This file or its source was published by Press Information Bureau on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India under the ID 12884 and CNR 16238. (direct link) This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing. العربية ∙ বাংলা ∙ English ∙ हिन्दी ∙ 日本語 ∙ македонски ∙ മലയാളം ∙ polski ∙ தமிழ் ∙ ತುಳು ∙ 中文 ∙ 中文（简体） ∙ 中文（繁體） ∙ +/−, GODL-India, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=78111982
Jun 1, 2001 CE
Nepalese royal massacre
Nepalese royal massacre occurs; King Birendra and his family dies, and Dipendra is crownd king while in hospital. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
Narayanhiti Palace Museum which long served as residence and principal workplace of the reigning Monarch of Kingdom of Nepal. It was built by king Mahendra in 1961 following the design by Californian architect Benjamin Polk. After the 2006 revolution, this royal palace was turned into a public museum. By Suraj Belbase - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=87257858
May 22, 2002 CE
Gyanendra of Nepal
King Gyanendra dissolves the parliament and called for early elections. Sher Bahadur Deuba heads the interim government, and renews the state of emergency. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
Former King of Nepal. By Krish Dulal - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18915035
Jan 1, 2003 CE
Rebels, government declare ceasefire.
Rebels, government declare ceasefire. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
Apr 1, 2004 CE
Nepal joins the World Trade Organisation
Nepal joins the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
Feb 1, 2005 CE
2005 Nepal coup d'état
2005 Nepal coup d'état by King Gyanendra after which he assumes absolute direct power, sacks the government, and declares a state of emergency restoring absolute monarchy. Many prominent leaders including the prime minister were placed under house arrest. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
Former King of Nepal. By Krish Dulal - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18915035
Apr 24, 2006 CE
Gyanendra of Nepal
King Gyanendra reinstates the dissolved parliament calling the Seven Party Alliance to lead the government. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
Former King of Nepal. By Krish Dulal - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18915035
Jan 1, 2007 CE
Maoist leaders enter parliament under the
Maoist leaders enter parliament under the terms of a temporary constitution. Violent ethnic protests erupt in the south-east; demonstrators demand autonomy for the region. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
Jan 1, 2008 CE
A series of bomb blasts kill
A series of bomb blasts kill and injure dozens in the southern Terai plains. Groups there have been demanding regional autonomy. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
May 4, 2009 CE
Pushpa Kamal Dahal
Prime minister Prachanda sacks General Rookmangud Katawal. CPN (UML) withdraws its support from the government in protest. President Ram Baran Yadav overrides the decision resulting in the resignation of Prachanda the next day. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
The Prime Minister of Nepal, Shri Pushpa Kamal Dahal receives by the Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi during his visit to India, in New Delhi on May 31, 2023. By Ministry of External Affairs - This file or its source was published by Press Information Bureau on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India under the ID 132977. (direct link) This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing. العربية ∙ বাংলা ∙ English ∙ हिन्दी ∙ 日本語 ∙ македонски ∙ മലയാളം ∙ polski ∙ தமிழ் ∙ ತುಳು ∙ 中文 ∙ 中文（简体） ∙ 中文（繁體） ∙ +/−, GODL-India, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=148147818
Mar 20, 2010 CE
Girija Prasad Koirala
Former prime minister and NCP leader Girija Prasad Koirala dies. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
The Prime Minister of Nepal, Shri Girija Prasad Koirala being seen off by the Union Minister of Water Resources, Prof. Saif-ud-din Soz at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on April 06, 2007. By Ministry of External Affairs - This file or its source was published by Press Information Bureau on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India under the ID 12884 and CNR 16238. (direct link) This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing. العربية ∙ বাংলা ∙ English ∙ हिन्दी ∙ 日本語 ∙ македонски ∙ മലയാളം ∙ polski ∙ தமிழ் ∙ ತುಳು ∙ 中文 ∙ 中文（简体） ∙ 中文（繁體） ∙ +/−, GODL-India, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=78111982
Feb 3, 2011 CE
Communist Party of Nepal
CPN (MC) withdraws its candidate and backs Jhala Nath Khanal of CPN (UML). Khanal becomes the prime minister after more than seven months of political gridlock and more than sixteen rounds of voting in the parliament. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
Logo of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) By Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) - File:Logo of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre).png, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=175021018
May 28, 2012 CE
Baburam Bhattarai
Prime minister Baburam Bhattarai dissolves the constituent assembly after it failed to promulgate a new constitution four years after its election and calls for a fresh election for 22 November. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
Mar 14, 2013 CE
Baburam Bhattarai
Prime minister Baburam Bhattarai resigns. Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi becomes the interim prime minister until the elections after four main political parties agreed to form a CJ-led electoral cabinet. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
प्रधान न्यायाधिश भएपछि खिलराज By Krish Dulal - Own workTransferred from ne.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18795996
Feb 25, 2014 CE
Sushil Koirala
Sushil Koirala of Nepali Congress is elected as the prime minister with CPN (UML) backing. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh meeting the Prime Minister of Nepal, Mr. Sushil Koirala, on the sidelines of the third Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), at Nay Pyi Taw, in Myanmar on March 03, 2014. By Prime Minister's Office - This file or its source was published by Press Information Bureau on behalf of Prime Minister's Office, Government of India under the ID 53265 and CNR 56051. (direct link) This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing. العربية ∙ বাংলা ∙ English ∙ हिन्दी ∙ 日本語 ∙ македонски ∙ മലയാളം ∙ polski ∙ தமிழ் ∙ ತುಳು ∙ 中文 ∙ 中文（简体） ∙ 中文（繁體） ∙ +/−, GODL-India, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=153371085
Apr 25, 2015 CE
Nepal
Mercalli intensity]] of IX (Violent), the worst natural disaster to strike Nepal since the 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, killing more than 8,000 people and injuring more than 20,000 people. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
Old Darbhanga Raj Palace-Damaged by an earthquake in 1934. By P. C. Roy Chaudhury - Bihar District Gazetteers: Darbhanga, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=106267168
2017 CE
Nepal holds its first general election
Nepal holds its first general election since the end of the civil war, with the Communist party's alliance winning. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
2020 CE
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacts Nepal.
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacts Nepal. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
2021 CE
Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli
Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli was replaced by Sher Bahadur Deuba following a constitutional crisis within the government. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
2023 CE
The population of Nepal reached 30.2
The population of Nepal reached 30.2 million people. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
2025 CE
2025 Nepalese Gen Z protests
After weeks of deadly youth-led protests against corruption and a social media ban, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned. In the resulting turmoil, protesters set fire to government buildings, and security forces clashed with demonstrators, killing dozens. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as interim Prime Minister, with elections set for March 2026. Karki pledged to address the youth's demands and serve for a maximum of six months. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Nepalese history" (21st century):
नेपालको जेन जी आन्दोलन By हिमाल सुवेदी - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=174785003
