Yagya Bahadur Thapa

Deceased

यज्ञबहादुर थापा

Nepali Congress captain who led an armed revolution against the government in 1974, recognised as a martyr in 2016

About

Yagya Bahadur Thapa was a captain and a member of the Nepali Congress, during the years the party was banned under the Panchayat system. In 1974, he led an armed revolution against the government.

He died in 1978. In March 2016, the Government of Nepal formally recognised his martyrdom. This added him to the roll of recognised martyrs of Nepal’s long struggle for democratic change.

Quick facts

Born: 1917
Birthplace: Okhaldhunga District, Nepal
Profession: Military officer, Revolutionary
Nationality: Nepal
Status: Deceased
Died: 1978

Previous roles

Captain
Nepali military

Career & life timeline

1917
Born in Okhaldhunga District
1970s
Was a member of the banned Nepali Congress during the Panchayat era
1974
Led an armed revolution against the government
1978
Died at age 60–61
2016-03
Given martyrdom status by the Government of Nepal

Achievements

Led an armed revolution against the government
1974
Officially recognised as a martyr by the Government of Nepal
2016

Organizations & affiliations

Nepali Congress

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Last updated: 2026-09-11