Editorial photo #11935165 Politics

Nepal Marks 303rd National Unification Day And Prithivi Jayanti

Pro-monarchists carry a 108-foot (33-meter) long flower garland to offer it to the statue of Prithivi Narayan Shah, the founder of modern Nepal, on his birth anniversary in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2025. Prithvi Narayan Shah is born on January 7, 1723, as the first child of Nara Bhupal Shah and Kaushalyawati in the Gorkha Palace. He ascends to the throne of the Gorkha Kingdom on April 3, 1743, and starts the unification of Nepal. He is credited for moving the royal seat of power from Gorkha to Kathmandu. Before the unification, Nepal is divided into 52 principalities. King Prithvi Narayan Shah becomes successful in expanding Nepal's borders to the Tista River in the east to the Chepe River in the west. After his death, his successors further expand Nepal's western borders to Kangada. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #11935165
Date taken: 11 January 2025
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Photographer: Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Politics

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Pro-monarchists flower garland statue Prithivi Narayan Shah founder modern Nepal birth anniversary Kathmandu January 11 2025 born January 7 1723 first child Nara Bhupal Shah Kaushalyawati Gorkha Palace ascended throne Gorkha Kingdom April 3 1743 unification Nepal royal seat power divided 52 principalities expanded borders Tista River east Chepe River west successors Kangada Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto.