Monday, August 22, 2011

Victory over Kumau & Garhwal

Army of Gorkha got victory over Kumaon in 1790 AD.Pradhumna Shah became the ruler of the nation on condition of paying Rs. 5000 yearly tribute.The southern border of Nepal extended up to Allahabad after the absorption of Palpa Kingdom, including the Terai sector of Butwal taken by the king of Palpa from the king of Awadh on lease in 1801. In 1806 AD, the army of Gorkha absorbed all the small kingdoms like Sirmudh,Hindur and Besahar lying across the Gadhwal and the Satalaj River. In this way, Nepal had intention of acquiring the nearest port of Karanchi and the hilly regions such as Nainital, Almoda, Garhwal and Deharadunacross the Satlaj River.

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