Born in Pipal Thok, Gorkha region
Bhimsen Thapa
Deceasedभीमसेन थापा
First and longest-serving Mukhtiyar (Prime Minister) of Nepal, ruling for 31 years
About
Bhimsen Thapa came from Nepal’s Thapa clan. In 1806, he became Mukhtiyar. This made him the kingdom’s true ruler while two kings in a row were too young or unable to rule. He held this post for 31 years. This is the longest term of any Nepali prime minister.
During his rule, he made the royal government stronger. He reorganized the Nepalese Army. He led the country through the Anglo-Nepalese War against the British East India Company. In the end, rivals at court brought him down with a false accusation. He died shortly after losing power. Later, Nepal honored him after his death as one of its national heroes.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1775-08
- Birthplace
- Pipal Thok, Gorkha, Kingdom of Nepal
- Profession
- Statesman, Military commander
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 1839-07-29
Previous roles
Mukhtiyar (Prime Minister) of Nepal
Kingdom of Nepal · 1806–1837
Pradhan Senapati (Commander-in-Chief)
Nepalese Army · 1811–1837-06-14
Career & life timeline
- 1775
- 1806
Became Mukhtiyar (Prime Minister) of Nepal
- 1811
Became Commander-in-Chief of the Nepalese Army
- 1814
Led Nepal into the Anglo-Nepalese War against the British East India Company
- 1837
Fell from power on a false charge related to the death of an infant prince
- 1839
Died at Bhim-Mukteshwar on the banks of the Bishnumati River, Kathmandu
Achievements
Longest-serving Prime Minister in Nepali history
Served 31 years as Mukhtiyar under two monarchs
Awards & honours
National Hero of Nepal
Organizations & affiliations
- Thapa dynasty
Last updated: 2026-09-06