Remark by Nepalese-Canadian essayist Manjushree Thapa in Nepali Times
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He did not succeed in 1814-16 war with the British, but the Thapas love him nonetheless because he tried so hard to control those pesky imperialists, overseeing military battles and negotiating treaties himself while trying to beat down Hodgson.
— Remark by Nepalese-Canadian essayist
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About Bhimsen Thapa
Bhimsen Thapa (August 1775 – 5 August 1839) was the second Prime Minister of Nepal. He ruled between 1806 A.D. to 1837 A.D. as a Mukhtiyar, which is equivalent to the position of Prime Minister, the nation's governing head.
About Bhimsen Thapa
Bhimsen Thapa (August 1775 – 5 August 1839) was the second Prime Minister of Nepal. He ruled between 1806 A.D. to 1837 A.D. as a Mukhtiyar, which is equivalent to the position of Prime Minister, the nation's governing head.
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