The Rana dynasty (Nepali: राणा वंश, romanized: Rāṇā vaṃśa, Sanskrit: [raːɳaː ʋɐ̃ɕɐ], Nepali: [raɳa bʌŋsʌ]) was a Chhetri [note 1] dynasty that [6] imposed authoritarianism in the Kingdom of Nepal from 1846 until 1951, reducing the Shah monarch to a figurehead and making the Prime Minister and other government ...

Rana era, (1846–1951) in Nepal, the period during which control of the government lay in the hands of the Rana family. Jung Bahadur (1817–77) seized power in 1846 and made himself permanent prime minister.

Sep 5, 2020 · Singha Durbar was built by Chandra Shumsher Rana in 1924 and was once the largest palace in Asia. After the fall of the Ranas, it became the seat of government, the front façade that survived a devastating fire in 1972 was badly damaged in the 2015 earthquake.

After Bhandarkhal Parwa and Alau Parwa, Junga Bahadur became more powerful, and got the title Shree 3 of Lamjung and Tanahun and laid the foundation for Rana Regime. Junga Bahadur (1904-1933 BS): The issuance of national code for the first time (‘Muluki Aein’) in 1910 BS codifying the judicial system and Criminal Law.

Stability was restored after 1846 when the Rana family gained power, entrenched itself through hereditary prime ministers, and reduced the monarch to a figurehead. The Rana regime, a highly centralized autocracy, pursued a policy of isolating Nepal from external influences.

Jul 3, 2024 · The Rana era in Nepal was a period of autocratic control under the Rana family that lasted from 1846 to 1951. This era was distinguished by the consolidation of power by Rana prime ministers, who wielded greater influence than monarchs.

Nov 6, 2024 · Two of the most significant were the Shah and Rana dynasties, each of which left an indelible mark on the country’s political, social, and cultural landscape. Nepal’s monarchy can be traced back to the 8th century AD, with the Licchavi dynasty being one of …

The Rana Dynasty is a Chhetri Dynasty that controlled Nepal from 1846 to 1951 and reduced the Shah Monarch to a figurehead and rendered Ranas hereditary prime ministers and other administrative posts.

Jul 25, 2022 · Ten years into his rule as Nepal’s Prime Minister, Jung Bahadur Rana suddenly resigned from his position (which he then handed over to his brother Bom Bahadur), but curiously had the monarchy surrender their reign over the country to grant him the title of …

Jan 20, 2025 · Jung Bahadur Rana, a prominent figure in Nepalese history, was pivotal in shaping the nation's political and administrative landscape during the mid-19th century. His legacy as the founder of the Rana dynasty remains a cornerstone in Nepal's journey toward modernization. Early Life and Rise to Power