Born at Basantapur, Kingdom of Nepal
Rajendra Bikram Shah
Deceasedराजेन्द्र विक्रम शाह देव
King of Nepal whose reign saw the rise of Jung Bahadur Rana and his own forced abdication in 1847
About
Rajendra Bikram Shah rose to Nepal’s throne at age three, after his father’s death. He reigned during one of the most turbulent periods in the country’s history.
The 1846 Kot Massacre brought Jung Bahadur Rana to power as hereditary Prime Minister. The following year, Jung Bahadur forced Rajendra to give up the throne, in favour of his son, Surendra. After this, the deposed king was kept under close watch. He lived first in Bhaktapur, and later at Hanuman Dhoka Palace, for the rest of his life.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1813-12-03
- Birthplace
- Basantapur, Kingdom of Nepal
- Profession
- Monarch
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 1881-07-10
Previous roles
King of Nepal
Shah dynasty · 1816-11-20–1847-05-12
Career & life timeline
- 1813-12-03
- 1816-11-20
Ascended the throne at age three, following his father's death
- 1846-09
The Kot Massacre took place, bringing Jung Bahadur Rana to power as hereditary Prime Minister
- 1847-05-12
Forced to abdicate by Jung Bahadur Rana in favour of his son, Surendra
- 1881-07-10
Died in effective confinement in Bhaktapur at age 67
Organizations & affiliations
- Shah dynasty
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Last updated: 2026-09-06