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Rana Dynasty Ranas in the Present Time   Today, the Ranas are no longer in power, but their history is still an important part of Nepal’s past. After the end of their rule in 1951, the Ranas lost most of their political power, but they remained wealthy and influential in some ways. Many Ranas continued to live in Nepal, while others moved to different countries. Although they do not control the government anymore, some Ranas still hold important positions in business and society. Prabhakar Sumsher Rana (hotelier) , grand son of Rana Prime Minister Juddha Sumsher Over the years, Nepal has changed a lot. The country has moved towards democracy and has had different kinds of governments, including a monarchy, a parliamentary system, and now a federal democratic republic. The Ranas are no longer in control of the government, but they are still a well-known family in Nepal. Some Ranas are involved in politics, but they do not have the same power they once had.   In the ...

Rana Dynasty The End of Rana Rule The end of the Rana rule in Nepal came after a long period of protests, movements, and growing dissatisfaction among the people. By 1950, the people of Nepal were ready for change. They were tired of the Ranas’ harsh rule and wanted a government that would listen to them. The Nepali Congress, King Tribhuvan, and the people worked together to bring an end to the Ranas' control. King Tribhuvan with the members of the Nepali Congress In 1950, King Tribhuvan left Nepal and went to India. He did this to escape the Ranas' control and to gather support for ending the Rana regime. King Tribhuvan was an important figure in the movement because he represented the monarchy that the Ranas had pushed aside. His escape to India was a big step towards ending the Rana rule because it showed that even the king did not support the Ranas.   While in India, King Tribhuvan worked closely with the Nepali Congress and the Indian government. They planned how...

Rana Dyansty Protest and Movement Members of the Nepali Congress As the years went by, people in Nepal started to get tired of the Ranas’ rule. The Ranas had been in power for over a hundred years, and many Nepalis wanted change. They were unhappy with how the Ranas kept all the wealth and power for themselves. The common people were poor, uneducated, and had no say in how the country was run. They wanted freedom, education, and a better life.   At the same time, India was fighting for its independence from British rule. Many Nepalis were inspired by the Indian independence movement. They saw how the Indian people were standing up for their rights and wanted to do the same in Nepal. Some Nepalis even went to India to learn about protests and movements. They brought these ideas back to Nepal and started to organise against the Ranas.   One of the most important groups that fought against the Ranas was the Nepali Congress. This was a political party that wanted to end ...

Rana Dynasty The Rana Regime The Rana regime started when Jung Bahadur Rana became the Prime Minister in 1846. This regime lasted for over 100 years, until 1951. The Ranas made many rules to keep their family in power. They controlled the government, the army, and even the king. The Shah kings were still on the throne, but they did not have any real power. The Ranas made sure that their family members were in all the important positions in the government. Jung Bahadur Rana The Ranas lived in big palaces, wore expensive clothes, and enjoyed many luxuries. They had a lot of wealth and did not share it with the people of Nepal. Most Nepali people were very poor, and the Ranas did not do much to help them. They did not build schools or hospitals for the common people. Instead, they focused on making themselves richer and more powerful. During the Rana regime, only the Ranas and a few other families had access to education. They believed that if people became educated, they would start ...

Rana Dynasty The Rise of the Ranas Dall.E 3 image of Nepal Long ago, Nepal was ruled by kings from the Shah dynasty. The country was divided into many small kingdoms before it was unified by King Prithvi Narayan Shah in the 18th century. The king’s family and the nobles around them had a lot of power. They all wanted to be in charge, and this sometimes led to fights and trouble.   One of these nobles was a man named Jung Bahadur Rana. He was very clever and ambitious. He wanted to gain more power, and he had a plan to do so. At that time, there was a lot of fighting between the different royal families and their supporters. Jung Bahadur used this fighting to his advantage. He supported the queen mother, who was having problems with her own family. In return for his support, he gained a lot of power and influence. Jung Bahadur Rana and his sons In 1846, there was an event called the Kot Massacre. It happened in the courtyard of the Hanuman Dhoka Palace. Many high-ranking nobles were...