Attack on Kangara Fort and its Impact on Nepal's Victory Campaign

Abstract

Nepal’s political history reflects a long journey from fragmentation to unification. Though unified in ancient times, the medieval era saw the rise of multiple states: the Malla kingdom in the Kathmandu Valley, the Doya kingdom in the Terai, and the Khasa kingdom in the west. Over time, Nepal divided into nearly fifty‑two small states. The unification began under King Prithvi Narayan Shah of Gorkha and was carried forward by his successors, including King Pratap Singh Shah, Queen Rajendra Laxmi, Prince Bahadur Shah, and Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa. Their combined efforts consolidated Nepal into a single nation. Expansion continued as the Nepali Army advanced westward, conquering Kumaon, Garhwal, and other territories up to the Sutlej River. The research employs qualitative historical methodology using descriptive and Analytical approaches drawing from mainly secondary sources. The main achievement of this article lies in clarifying the perception of the attack on Kangara fort and its impact on Nepal's victory campaign.