Background
At the peak of instability in Nepalese politics, a coalition ministry was formed in September 1845, headed by Fatte Jang Chautaria, but the real power behind the throne was Gagan Singh, believed to be the secret lover of Queen Lakshmidevi, who controlled seven regiments in the army compared to the three under the prime minister. Abhiman Singh Basnyat and Bahadur also served as commanders, each with three regiments. Gagan Singh was found dead on the balcony of his palace during the night of 14 September 1846. The queen commanded Bahadur, who happened to be ready with his regiments, to assemble the entire administrative establishment of the country immediately at the courtyard of the palace armoury. Following the queen's orders, Jang ordered his men to let people inside the Kot but not to let them out without Queen's or his own orders.
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