A Short History of Nepal :From Ancient to Modern Times
by Shreeram Prasad Upadhyaya
ISBN-13 : 978-8182500037 Rs. 595 Pages 259 Demy
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A
Short History of Nepal by renowned Nepalese historian Shreeram Prasad
Upadhyaya is a comprehensive and updated account of Nepalese history
ranging from Ancient to Modern times. Nepal’s history is unique and
different from the rest of the world. The Gopal dynasty in Nepalese history
represents agricultural age of human civilization. Originally, it’s
believed Nepal valley (Kathmandu) was a lake. Manjushri from the north
and God Krishna along with other gopals from south made this valley suitable
place for human settlement.
Dr. Upadhyaya in a nutshell covers the
history of the Gopals, the Kirats and the Lichhavis in ancient period, the
Mallas in Medieval period, the Shahs and the Ranas of Modern period along with
rulers of the Republic in the contemporary Nepal. In his opinion, the Vedic
history has great influence on the Nepalese way of life. The tradition and
culture of the people of Nepal had great impact on the formation of civil court
and their practices. The Gopal period of Nepal was important in the
agricultural development whereas the Kirat period played momentous role in the
expansion of trade and industry. The Lichhavi period was popular for moral
values and the Medieval period for art and architecture. The modern period of
Nepal saw many changes. Prithivinarayan Shah made great contribution by
unifying Nepal and the Rana period was significant in the preservation of
national sovereignty and integrity, in spite of its despotic nature. The
democratic changes after the fall of atrocious Ranas brought Nepal in touch
with the outside world. The continuous struggle and strife of the people of
Nepal brought forth the current Republic form of Government. The people of
Nepal are keenly watching the activities of Federal, Provincial and local
Government with a hope to peace and prosperity ultimately ushers into the
world’s youngest republic.
Short History of Nepal is a wonderful
book meticulously sketching the major events in an efficient manner, doing the
amazing task of introducing the great Himalayan nation to a beginners as well
as an expert alike.
Dr. Upadhyaya in a nutshell covers the
history of the Gopals, the Kirats and the Lichhavis in ancient period, the
Mallas in Medieval period, the Shahs and the Ranas of Modern period along with
rulers of the Republic in the contemporary Nepal. In his opinion, the Vedic
history has great influence on the Nepalese way of life. The tradition and
culture of the people of Nepal had great impact on the formation of civil court
and their practices. The Gopal period of Nepal was important in the
agricultural development whereas the Kirat period played momentous role in the
expansion of trade and industry. The Lichhavi period was popular for moral
values and the Medieval period for art and architecture. The modern period of
Nepal saw many changes. Prithivinarayan Shah made great contribution by
unifying Nepal and the Rana period was significant in the preservation of
national sovereignty and integrity, in spite of its despotic nature. The
democratic changes after the fall of atrocious Ranas brought Nepal in touch
with the outside world. The continuous struggle and strife of the people of
Nepal brought forth the current Republic form of Government. The people of
Nepal are keenly watching the activities of Federal, Provincial and local
Government with a hope to peace and prosperity ultimately ushers into the
world’s youngest republic.
A Short
History of Nepal is a wonderful book meticulously sketching the major
events in an efficient manner, doing the amazing task of introducing the great
Himalayan nation to a beginners as well as an expert alike.
