Born in Kathmandu to Shyam Krishna and Ratna Maya Shrestha
Jagat Lal Master
Deceasedजगतलाल मास्टर
Also known as Jagat Lal Shrestha
Educator who ran a home school in defiance of Rana-era restrictions, teaching students who became notable writers and freedom fighters
About
Jagat Lal Shrestha became known as Jagat Lal Master for his work as a teacher. He trained under the well-known educationist Jagat Sundar Malla. He then ran his own home school in Māsan Galli, in central Kathmandu, during the 1930s. At the time, the Rana regime actively discouraged public education.
He taught English and other subjects to boys from the neighbourhood. This work carried real personal risk. His students included the freedom fighter and author Prem Bahadur Kansakar. They also included the transport pioneer Karuna Ratna Tuladhar. He was also the father of the folklorist and author Kesar Lall.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1902
- Birthplace
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Profession
- Educator, Writer
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 1967-01-19
Previous roles
Founder and Teacher
Home school, Māsan Galli, Kathmandu
Career & life timeline
- 1902
- 1930s
Ran a home school in Māsan Galli, central Kathmandu, teaching English and other subjects during a period when the Rana regime restricted public education
- 1967-01-19
Died at age 64–65
Achievements
Ran one of the few places of learning available to the public during 1930s Rana rule
Taught students who became notable figures, including freedom fighter Prem Bahadur Kansakar and transport pioneer Karuna Ratna Tuladhar
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Last updated: 2026-09-11