Nara Bhupal Shah (1697–1743) was the father of Prithvi Narayan Shah. Nara Bhupal Shah was the son of Bir Bhadra Shah and the grandson of Prithivipathi Shah. He was the king of the Gorkha or Gurkha state in Nepal. He was a brave and courageous man. He tried to extend his kingdom by capturing Nuwakot but he failed. After his death his eldest son Prithvi Narayan Shah completed the annexation of Nuwakot and even the Kathmandu Valley, in his dreams of unified Nepal. Nara Bhupal Shah is a familiar figure in Nepal history.
| Preceded by Prithvipathi Shah |
King of Gorkha 1716–1743 |
Succeeded by Prithvi Narayan Shah |
Famous quotes containing the word shah:
“Varis Shah says habits don’t die even if we are cut into pieces.”
—Varis Shah (18th cent.)