While Prithvi Narayan Shah and the Rana regime dominate the popular narrative of Nepali history, a crucial bridge between the fragmented Malla kingdoms and the unified Gorkha state remains largely overlooked. This episode explores the Thakuri dynasty, a lineage of hill rulers who governed from the late 12th to the 15th century, often residing in Nuwakot rather than the Kathmandu Valley. We examine how these kings navigated the shifting power dynamics between the declining Licchavi legacy, the rising Newar merchant class, and the encroaching influence of Tibetan trade routes. By focusing on figures like Ananda Malla and the strategic marriages that linked the hills to the valleys, we uncover a period defined not by conquest, but by survival and diplomatic maneuvering. The conversation also delves into the architectural remnants of this era in the western hills and the legal codes that predated the famous Muluki Ain, offering a fresh perspective on how modern Nepal’s identity was forged long before the Gurkha regiments took the field.
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