Rana Dynasty: Part 3

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 the Rana rule and bring democracy to Nepal. The Nepali Congress organised protests, strikes, and even armed revolts against the Ranas. They wanted the people of Nepal to have a voice in the government and to be able to choose their leaders.

 

There were many brave people who stood up against the Ranas, even though it was dangerous. Among the bravest were four martyrs: Shukraraj Shastri, Dharma Bhakta Mathema, Dashrath Chand, and Ganga Lal Shrestha. These men were leaders who believed in freedom and equality. They spoke out against the Ranas’ harsh rule and encouraged others to do the same.


Martyrs of Nepal

The Ranas were very strict and did not allow people to speak against them. When these four brave men spoke out, the Ranas became angry and decided to punish them. They were arrested, tortured, and executed in 1941. Even though they lost their lives, their courage inspired many others to continue the fight against the Ranas. They became heroes and are remembered as martyrs who gave their lives for the freedom of Nepal.

In 1950, King Tribhuvan, who was the king at the time, also wanted to end the Rana rule. He secretly supported the Nepali Congress and its fight against the Ranas. The king felt that the Ranas had taken away the power of the monarchy, and he wanted to restore the Shah kings' authority. King Tribhuvan escaped to India, where he worked with the Nepali Congress and the Indian government to plan the end of the Rana regime.

The Nepali Congress and other groups organised a movement called the Revolution of 1951. They wanted to overthrow the Ranas and bring democracy to Nepal. There were many protests and some fighting during this time. The people of Nepal were tired of the Ranas' harsh rule and wanted change. They were willing to fight for their freedom and rights.


The movement for freedom and rights

The protests grew stronger, and the Ranas realised that they could not keep their power forever. They tried to make some changes to calm the people, but it was too late. The people wanted the Ranas out of power completely. The pressure from the protests, the Nepali Congress, and the king became too much for the Ranas to handle.

This period of protest and movement was very important in Nepal's history. It showed that the people were ready to stand up for their rights and were no longer willing to accept the Ranas' rule. The sacrifices of martyrs like Shukraraj Shastri, Dharma Bhakta Mathema, Dashrath Chand, and Ganga Lal Shrestha played a significant role in inspiring the people to fight for freedom. The movement was a sign that change was coming, and it set the stage for the end of the Rana regime. The people of Nepal wanted freedom, democracy, and a better future for themselves and their children.

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