Nepal’s Monarchy and India: A Historical Relationship of Complexity and Contradictions
The history of Nepal’s monarchy and its relationship with India is a tale of ambition, power struggles, cultural ties, and geopolitical manoeuvring. From the establishment of the Shah dynasty by King Prithvi Narayan Shah in the 18th century to the eventual abolition of the monarchy in 2008, Nepal’s royal institution has been a central player in shaping the nation’s identity and its interactions with its southern neighbour, India.
