Born at Thapathali Durbar, Kathmandu
Bir Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana
Deceasedवीर शम्शेर जङ्गबहादुर राणा
Also known as Kailay
Rana-era Prime Minister who established Durbar High School and Bir Hospital, and modernised Kathmandu's infrastructure
About
Bir Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana’s mother died when he was born. He grew up at Thapathali Durbar. He later became the 11th Prime Minister of Nepal. He worked to modernize Nepal’s infrastructure. He laid water pipes across the country. He brought in English-language education. He also reorganized how land taxes were managed.
He founded Durbar High School, Nepal’s first modern school. He also founded Bir Hospital, one of the country’s earliest hospitals. Both are still open today. Queen Victoria honored him as a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1852-12-10
- Birthplace
- Thapathali Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Profession
- Statesman
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 1901-03-05
Previous roles
Prime Minister of Nepal (Maharaja)
Kingdom of Nepal
Career & life timeline
- 1852
- 1885
Became Prime Minister of Nepal
- 1892
Established Bir Hospital in Kathmandu
- 1897
Knighted by Queen Victoria during her Diamond Jubilee
- 1901
Died in office at age 48
Achievements
Established Durbar High School, Nepal's first school
Established Bir Hospital, one of Nepal's earliest hospitals
Introduced piped water and a sanitary system to Kathmandu
Awards & honours
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India
Organizations & affiliations
- Rana dynasty
Last updated: 2026-09-06