Born at Narayanhity Palace, Kathmandu
Juddha Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana
Deceasedजुद्ध शम्शेर जङ्गबहादुर राणा
Rana-era Prime Minister who rebuilt the Dharahara tower after the 1934 earthquake
About
Juddha Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana was made a general as a young man. This happened after his brother, Bir Shumsher, rose to the position of Prime Minister. In 1932, Juddha himself became the 15th hereditary Rana Prime Minister of Nepal.
People chiefly remember his thirteen-year rule for the reconstruction efforts he led after the disastrous 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake. This work included rebuilding Kathmandu’s landmark Dharahara tower, which the earthquake had destroyed.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1875-04-19
- Birthplace
- Narayanhity Palace, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Profession
- Statesman, Military commander
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 1952-11-20
Previous roles
Prime Minister of Nepal (Maharaja)
Kingdom of Nepal · 1932-09-01–1945-11-29
Career & life timeline
- 1875-04-19
- 1885
Made a general after his brother Bir Shumsher became Prime Minister
- 1932-09-01
Became Prime Minister of Nepal, succeeding Bhim Shumsher
- 1934
Led reconstruction efforts, including rebuilding the Dharahara, after the 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake
- 1945-11-29
Completed his term as Prime Minister, succeeded by Padma Shumsher
- 1952-11-20
Died in Dehradun, India, at age 77
Achievements
Rebuilt the Dharahara tower
After its destruction in the 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake
Organizations & affiliations
- Rana dynasty
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Last updated: 2026-09-11