In 1768, the Gorkha king Prithvi Narayan Shah faced his toughest challenge yet: the fortified Newar town of Kirtipur, perched on a ridge above the Kathmandu Valley. Twice repulsed with heavy losses, the Gorkhali forces finally broke through after a brutal third siege, using a combination of starvation, deception, and a controversial tactic that shocked even their allies. This episode explores the three battles of Kirtipur, the role of the Newar commander Danuvanta, the legendary Gorkha general Kalu Pande's death, and how the fall of this stubborn town paved the way for the conquest of the entire valley. We also examine the legacy of the mutilation of prisoners, a grim episode that still resonates in Nepali memory.
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