Born at Gorkha Palace, Gorkha Kingdom
Prithvi Narayan Shah
Deceasedपृथ्वीनारायण शाह
Founding monarch of the unified Kingdom of Nepal
About
Prithvi Narayan Shah’s unification campaign, launched from the small Gorkha Kingdom, expanded Nepal’s borders over three decades and brought the previously disunited principalities of the Kathmandu Valley under a single crown. His reign is generally treated as marking the end of Nepal’s medieval period and the start of its modern history.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1723-01-11
- Birthplace
- Gorkha Palace, Gorkha Kingdom (present-day Gorkha District, Nepal)
- Profession
- King, Military leader
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 1775-01-11
Previous roles
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King of Gorkha
Gorkha Kingdom · 1743-04-03–1768-09-25
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King of Nepal
Kingdom of Nepal · 1768-09-25–1775-01-11
Career & life timeline
- 1723
- 1743-04-03
Became King of Gorkha
- 1769
Conquered the Kathmandu Valley's Malla kingdoms, founding the unified Kingdom of Nepal
- 1775-01-11
Died at Devighat, present-day Nuwakot District
Achievements
Conquered the Kathmandu Valley's three Malla kingdoms and unified them into the Kingdom of Nepal
1769Relocated the seat of power from Gorkha to Kathmandu
Sources
- Prithvi Narayan Shah Other
- Prithvi Nārāyaṇ Shah | Britannica Reputable media
Last updated: 2026-08-31