Born at Gorkha Palace, Gorkha Kingdom
Prithvi Narayan Shah
Deceasedपृथ्वीनारायण शाह
Founding monarch of the unified Kingdom of Nepal
About
Prithvi Narayan Shah launched his unification campaign from the small Gorkha Kingdom. Over three decades, this campaign expanded Nepal’s borders. It brought the previously disunited principalities, small states each ruled by their own prince, of the Kathmandu Valley under a single crown. People generally see his reign 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
King of Gorkha
Gorkha Kingdom · 1743-04-03–1768-09-25
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
Last updated: 2026-08-31