This episode explores the Limbuwan Frontier, focusing on the Kirati people and their resistance against Gorkha expansion in the late eighteenth century. We examine the life of Sirijanga, also known as Srijangya, a charismatic leader who united eastern Nepal’s ethnic groups through the creation of the Sirijanga Lipi script. Lucas traces how this linguistic revival became a political tool to challenge Prithvi Narayan Shah’s centralizing authority. Luna asks about the cultural impact of the rebellion and its legacy in modern Nepal. The conversation covers the Treaty of Sagauli, the role of Thomas Oldham in documenting these events, and the enduring strength of the Mukhiya Khadka system. Listeners will discover how language preservation can fuel national identity and why the Limbuwan rebellion remains a pivotal but often overlooked chapter in South Asian history.
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