Joined the Nepal Praja Parishad, a revolutionary group opposing Rana rule
Dharma Bhakta Mathema
Deceasedधर्मभक्त माथेमा
One of the four martyrs of the Nepalese revolution against Rana rule
About
Dharma Bhakta Mathema joined the secret group Nepal Praja Parishad. The group campaigned against the Rana regime’s total control of the country. This was part of the wider movement to bring democracy to Nepal.
Someone betrayed the group to the authorities. In January 1941, Mathema was executed by hanging at Shifal, in Kathmandu. Today, people honour him as one of the four martyrs of the Nepalese revolution.
Quick facts
- Profession
- Revolutionary
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 1941-01-24
Previous roles
Member
Nepal Praja Parishad
Career & life timeline
- 1930s
- 1941-01-24
Executed by hanging at Shifal, Kathmandu
Achievements
Honoured as one of the four martyrs of the Nepalese revolution
Organizations & affiliations
- Nepal Praja Parishad
Related people
Last updated: 2026-09-11