In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 1815 Gurkha invasion of Kumaon, a pivotal campaign in the Anglo-Nepalese War. They focus on the siege of Almora, where Gorkhali commander Amar Singh Thapa faced British forces under General David Ochterlony. The conversation covers the strategic importance of the Kumaon hills, the role of local Kumaoni chieftains, the fall of Almora fort, and the aftermath that reshaped Nepal's western border. Lucas explains how the British victory at Almora led to the Treaty of Sugauli, which stripped Nepal of Kumaon, Garhwal, and Sikkim. They also touch on the legendary figure of Amar Singh Thapa and his last stand at Malaun. The episode weaves in the cultural landscape of the Himalayan kingdom, the use of hill forts, and the impact of the war on Nepal's territorial integrity. Listeners will learn about the sieges of Malaun and Nalapani, the Gurkha reputation for ferocity, and the British admiration for their enemy. A brief donation segment ties the history of resistance to supporting ad-free independent history podcasts.
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