List of martyrs from Nepal
Martyr (Nepali: नेपालका सहिद; Shahid) in Nepal is a term for someone who makes contributions for the welfare of the country or society. The term was originally used for individuals who died while opposing the Rana Regime which was in place in the Kingdom of Nepal from 1846 until 1951.
Lakhan Thapa Magar is regarded as the first martyr of Nepal.[1]
List of martyrs
Four Martyrs[2] martyred in 1941 after rebelling against Juddha Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana — represented in the Shahid Gate:
22 martyrs were recognised in 2016, including:[3]
Others considered martyrs are:
- Bakaabir – Baldev Shahi (बाकावीर बलदेव शाही) (son of the king of Acchanm) rebelled against Janga Bahadur and died in 1906 B.S.[4]
- Tanka Prasad Acharya was sentenced to death, but not executed on account of being a Brahmin, and was often called a "living martyr"
- Colonel Amar Bikram Shah, son of Prime Minister Chautariya Puskhar Shah was sentenced to death in Teku by the Rana Regime for his role in the attempted coup d'état in 1882. He led a posse to kill the then Prime Minister Ranodip Singh Kunwar.
Legacy
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