In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Gorkhali invasion of Tibet in 1791, a conflict that pitted the rising Gorkha kingdom against the Qing Empire. They discuss King Rana Bahadur Shah's decision to attack Tibet over a trade dispute involving counterfeit coins, the brutal siege of Kuti and Kyerong, and the devastating retaliation by a Chinese army under General Fuk'anggan. The episode covers the Treaty of Betravati, which forced the Gorkhas to accept Qing suzerainty, and the cultural implications of Nepal becoming a tributary state. Along the way, Lucas explains the role of the Kashag (Tibetan government), the importance of the Tashilhunpo Monastery, and the legend of the Yeti as a product of this era. The conversation touches on the broader Himalayan power dynamics and the lasting impact on Nepal's foreign policy.
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