From Gorkha to Modern Nepal: The Full Story of Prithvi Narayan Shah

The epic life story and unification campaign of King Prithvi Narayan Shah (1723–1775)—the visionary king of Gorkha who transformed a fragmented region of over 50 warring hill states into a unified nation. From his childhood in Gorkha and his historic vision atop Chandragiri Hill, to the strategic military campaigns at Nuwakot, Kirtipur, and the Kathmandu Valley, this documentary covers the entire journey of the Father of Modern Nepal. --- 📌 CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction: A Fragmented Land (50 Kingdoms) 01:30 - Act 1: Childhood, Royal Lineage & The Vow at Chandragiri 04:15 - Act 2: Military Reforms & The Strategic Battle of Nuwakot (1744) 08:10 - Act 3: The Siege of Kirtipur & Surrounding the Valley 12:45 - Act 4: Fall of Kantipur, Patan & Bhaktapur (Birth of Modern Nepal) 16:20 - Legacy, Divyopadesh & His Final Wisdom --- 📖 STORY HIGHLIGHTS: • Early Life & Vow: Born in Gorkha in 1723 to King Nara Bhupal Shah, young Prithvi Narayan Shah grew up witnessing regional divisions and envisioned a unified Himalayan nation. • Strategic Military Reforms: Following an initial defeat at Nuwakot, he restructured his army, forged alliances, and modernized weaponry. • Conquest of the Valley: Blockade tactics and strategic alliances led to the unification of the Kathmandu Valley kingdoms (1768–1769). • Divyopadesh: His timeless political and diplomatic philosophy ("Nepal is a yam between two stones"). --- 🔔 Subscribe for more history documentaries! 👍 If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE, SHARE, and COMMENT to help spread the history of Nepal. --- #PrithviNarayanShah #UnificationOfNepal #NepalHistory #Gorkha #HistoryOfNepal #GreaterNepal #Kathmandu #DivyaUpadesh