Rana Prime Minister Mohan Shumsher agreed to Nepali Congress demands for reform under King Tribhuvan's oversight
Subarna Shamsher Rana
Deceasedसुबर्ण शम्शेर राणा
Also known as Subarna Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana
Nepali Congress leader and Finance Minister who helped shape Nepal's economic policy and constitution after the fall of Rana rule
About
Subarna Shamsher Rana broke from his own family’s autocratic regime. He joined the movement pushing for democratic reform in Nepal.
In 1951, Rana Prime Minister Mohan Shumsher gave way to demands from the Nepali Congress, under the oversight of King Tribhuvan. Subarna Shamsher was then appointed Minister of Finance, in the resulting interim government. There, he played a crucial role in drafting Nepal’s new constitution. He also helped set the country’s early economic policy, during its transition to democracy.
Quick facts
- Birthplace
- Nepal
- Profession
- Politician
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
Previous roles
Minister of Finance
Government of Nepal · 1951
Career & life timeline
- 1951
- 1951
Appointed Minister of Finance in the interim Congress-Rana government led by Mohan Shamsher
Achievements
Played a crucial role in drafting Nepal's new constitution after the 1951 revolution
Shaped Nepal's early economic policy as Finance Minister
Organizations & affiliations
- Nepali Congress
Last updated: 2026-09-11