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National Heroes Of Nepal
National Heroes of Nepal () is a list of 18 Nepalis, Nepali people, including those from Ancient history of Nepal, ancient and Medieval history of Nepal, medieval times, who were selected to their ranks posthumously by a commission headed by famous writer Balkrishna Sama who was appointed by King Mahendra of Nepal, Mahendra, in 1955. The commission was directed to make nominations on the basis of their contributions to the nation, its influence and consequences. On these accounts, the commission nominated individuals for their contributions to the pride of the nation, be it in religious, cultural or economic reforms, wartime bravery, promoting the cause of democracy, literature and architecture. The title National Heroes of Nepal is only offered posthumously and is not a regular title or award, but conferred only upon the discussions of the commission now led by Nepal Academy. On 20 June 2022, the government of Nepal declared Jaya Prithvi Bahadur Singh as a national hero. His is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nepalis
Nepali or Nepalese () are the permanent citizens of Nepal under Nepali nationality law. The term ''Nepali'' strictly refers to ''nationality'', meaning people holding citizenship of Nepal. Conversely, people without Nepalese citizenship but with roots in Nepal (such as Nepalese Australians), who speak Nepali or any of the other 128 Nepali languages but hold foreign citizenship, are referred to as ''Nepali-language Speaking Foreigners'' (). The term ''Nepali'' is also not generally used to refer to non-citizen residents, dual citizens, or expatriates. Nepal is a multicultural and multi-ethnic country. Bagmati Province is the most densely populated province, holding approximately 20.97 percent of Nepal's population. Nepalese diaspora The Nepali diaspora, or non-resident Nepalese, are Nepali people living overseas. The ''Non-resident Nepali Act, 2064'' of Nepal defines a non-resident Nepalese as someone who is a foreign citizen of Nepali origin including a Nepali citizen res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amar Singh Thapa
Amar Singh Thapa distinguished as Badakaji Amar Singh Thapa(), or Amar Singh Thapa The Elder, (also spelled Ambar Simha) also known by the honorific name Bada Kaji ("Senior Kaji") or Budha Kaji ("The Old Kaji"), was a Gorkha Kingdom, Gorkhali military general, governor and warlord in the Kingdom of Nepal. He was the overall commander of the Nepalese Army, Nepal Army in the conquest of Western Provinces and authoritative ruler of Kumaon region, Kumaon, Garhwal region, Garhwal in the Kingdom of Nepal. He was referred by the King of Nepal to have been deployed as Mukhtiyar (equivalent to Prime Minister) of Western Provinces of Kumaon region, Kumaon, Garhwal region, Garhwal. He is often hailed as Living Tiger of Nepal (; ''jyūm̐do bāgha'') and led the Anglo-Nepalese War for the Nepali Army, Gorkhali Army. Amarsingh Chowk Pokhara and Shree Amarsingh Model Higher Secondary School are named after Amar Singh Thapa. Early life and family He was grandson of Ranjai [of Sirhanchowk] and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Heroes Of Nepal
National Heroes of Nepal () is a list of 18 Nepalis, Nepali people, including those from Ancient history of Nepal, ancient and Medieval history of Nepal, medieval times, who were selected to their ranks posthumously by a commission headed by famous writer Balkrishna Sama who was appointed by King Mahendra of Nepal, Mahendra, in 1955. The commission was directed to make nominations on the basis of their contributions to the nation, its influence and consequences. On these accounts, the commission nominated individuals for their contributions to the pride of the nation, be it in religious, cultural or economic reforms, wartime bravery, promoting the cause of democracy, literature and architecture. The title National Heroes of Nepal is only offered posthumously and is not a regular title or award, but conferred only upon the discussions of the commission now led by Nepal Academy. On 20 June 2022, the government of Nepal declared Jaya Prithvi Bahadur Singh as a national hero. His is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhakti Thapa
Bhakti Thapa Chhetri (; 1741 A.D. Lamjung, Nepal – 1815 A.D.) was a Nepali military commander and administrator in the Kingdom of Nepal. Initially, he served the Kingdom of Lamjung. He is considered one of the national heroes of Nepal. ''Grand Old Man'' Bhakti Thapa Chhetri as a punwar Thapa was the Sardar (commander) of Lamjung state. He fought against Gorkhali in the battle from the side of Kehari Narayan, the King of Lamjung. After the fall of Lamjung in the battle against the Gorkhali (Nepali) forces, he was captured and brought to Kathmandu as a prisoner of war. Later he was appointed as sirdar (one of the sirdars) in the Nepali army. Two years after the unification of Jumla, he was made the supreme commander (Sardar) of the Nepalese army stationed to the west of the capital in a region that stretched almost up to the Sutlej river, and also the administrator of this region. Sardar Bhakti Thapa had great success in the unification of the Jumla District. He was invol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah
Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev (), (30 June 1906 – 13 March 1955) was King of Nepal. Born in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, he ascended to the throne at the age of five, upon the death of his father, Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah, and was crowned on 20 February 1913 at the Nasal Chowk, Hanuman Dhoka Palace in Kathmandu, with his mother acting as regent. At the time of his crowning, the position of monarch was largely ceremonial, with the real governing power residing with the Rana family. Personal life Tribhuwan had tattoos from his neck to the ankles, including a snake on the biceps of the right arm and on his body, images of ferns, flowers and peacock feathers. Green was his favorite color. Many of his ornaments, keys, gifts, clothes had the word "T" inscribed on them. He frequently ordered by mail through mail order catalogs. He smoked Lucky Strike cigarettes. Tribhuwan was summoned to Singha Durbar every Thursday and kept waiting for hours for a visit with the Rana Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phalgunanda
Mahaguru Phalgunanda () also known as "Mahaguru Phalgunanda" or Phalgunanda Lingden (1885–1949) was a leader of the Kirat religion for the Kirat people of Nepal. Early life Falgunanda Lingden was born on 10 November 1885 in Ilam district of eastern Nepal. Career He is known as Mahaguru (the great teacher), especially among the Limbu, Rai, Sunuwar, Yakhkha, Lohorung, Dhimal, and Jurel Kirat people. He is credited with the continuation of the ancient Kirat religion on puritan principles, which include vegetarianism, a ban on alcohol, and following Limbu traditions and scripts. He is remembered for his socio-cultural and religious messages. His main messages included calling for a ban on animal sacrifice, since it raised social expenditures on celebrations such as births, weddings, and funerals. He also called for the elimination of social orthodoxies and supported running a school for children, especially through their mother tongue. Beliefs He believed that education br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
Pasang Lhamu Sherpa (Sherpa: , ; 10 December 1961 – 22 April 1993) was the first Nepalese woman to climb the summit of Mount Everest. Climbing career She was born into a mountaineering family and was involved in climbing from her teens. She had successfully climbed Mount Blanc, Mount Cho Oyu, Mount Yalapic, Pisang Himal, and others. She had attempted to climb Mount Everest three times but did not succeed until April 22, 1993, when she reached the summit by the South Col via the Southeast Ridge route. The morning of April 22, 1993, was bright and clear and remained so until Pasang reached the top of the 8,848 m. peak with five Sherpas, Sonam Tshering Sherpa, Lhakpa Norbu Sherpa, Pemba Dorje Sherpa, and Dawa Tashi Sherpa. Meanwhile, a member of the team and five-time Everest summitter Sonam Tshering Sherpa got seriously sick at south summit and, despite Pasang Lhamu's efforts to help, did not survive his illness. While descending from the summit, the weather, as often happe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sankhadhar Sakhwa
Sankhadhar Sākhwā (Nepal Bhasa:) (also spelt Sankhadhar Sākhwāl) was a legendary Nepalese philanthropist who is believed to have paid the debts of the Nepalese people in A.D. 879. This event is commemorated as the beginning of the epoch of Nepal’s national calendar year Nepal Sambat. According to ''Bhāsā Vamsāwali'' and ''Rājbhogmālā Vamsāwali'', in A.D. 879, an astrologer from Bhaktapur, or Bhādgāon, had predicted that the sand at the confluence of the Vishnumati and the Bhadrāmati rivers would turn into gold if gathered at the right moment. So Rājā Ānanda Malla, the then king of Bhaktapur sent out his workers in search of this extraordinary sand, who were witnessed by Sākhwā, then a local merchant. Legend has it that he had only curiously bought some of it from the king’s workers. Surprisingly however, the next day, Sākhwā found that only his sand but not the king’s had turned into gold. In an act of great compassion, however, instead of using the gold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motiram Bhatta
Motiram Bhatta (; 1866–1896) (1923–1953 BS) was a Nepalese poet, singer, essayist, publisher, literary critic and biographer. He is considered the first biographer and literary critic of Nepali literature and is credited for starting the first private printing press in Nepal in . He also introduced the Ghazal style of poetry and singing in Nepal. Bhatta was a polyglot and alongside Nepali, he had studied in Sanskrit, Persian, English and was also proficient in Bengali, Urdu and Nepal Bhasa. He wrote ''Kabi Bhanubhakta Ko Jivan Charitra—'' the biography of Bhanubhakta Acharya, which played a significant role in establishing Acharya as the first poet (''Aadi Kabi'') of Nepali language. He is considered one of the seventeen national heroes (''Rastriya Bibhuti'') of Nepal and was given the title ''Yuba Kabi'' (Young Poet). The 1883 to 1919 period of Nepali literature is known as Motiram Era. Early life in Benaras Bhatta was born on the day of ''Kushe Aunsi'' (new moon da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balbhadra Kunwar
Balbhadra Kunwar (30 January 1789 – 13 March 1823) was a Gorkhali military General, Commander and administrator in the Sikh Empire and the Kingdom of Nepal. He was highly praised for his military skill for the defence of Nalapani fort in the Anglo-Nepalese War (1814–1816). He was a captain in the Nepalese military and was tasked as commander to protect the forts of Dehradun.Acharya, Jan. 1971. Name His given name ''Balabhadra'' is the name of ''Baladeva'' (''Balarama''), the elder brother of ''Krishna''. It is an amalgamation of two words; ''Bala'' () and ''Bhadra'' () Family and early life He was born to father Chandrabir Kunwar, a resident of Bhanwarkot of Panchkhal Municipality in Kavrepalanchowk District. His mother Ambika Devi was a sister of Kaji Ranajor Thapa and daughter of ''Bada Kaji'' Amar Singh Thapa. His father Chandrabir was son of Jaya Krishna Kunwar and grandson of Ashiram Kunwar. His brother Birabhadra Kunwar was military commander in Kumaun and Kan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhanubhakta Acharya
Bhanubhakta Acharya () (1814—1868 CE) (1871—1925 Bikram Sambat, BS) was a Nepali writer, poet, and translator. He is widely regarded as the oldest poet in the Nepali language, for which he was conferred with the title of "Aadikabi": literally, "the first poet". He is best known for translating the epic ''Ramayana'' from Sanskrit to Nepali for the first time. Initially, his translation of the Ramayana was popular in oral form. It was later compiled and published by Motiram Bhatta, Motirām Bhatta in the late 19th century as ''Bhanubhakta Ramayana'' Early life and education Bhanubhakta Acharya was born on 13 July 1814 (29 Ashadh 1871 Vikram Samvat, BS) in the village of Chundi Ramgha, Tanahun District, Kingdom of Nepal, Nepal to Dhananjaya Acharya, and Dharmawati Acharya. His father Dhananjaya Acharya was a government official and was the eldest of all brothers. Bhanubhakta received his primary education of Sanskrit at his home by his grandfather and later in Varanasi. Lite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
