At Kharikobot (the tree under which the Rana Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher read out their proclamaitons, in existence until the 1960s) in Tundikhel. Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher, in the presence of His Majesty King Tribhuvan announces the emancipation of slave on 28 November 1924.
Durbar Square Kathmandu before World War I, as can be seen from the uniforms of the Gurkha soldiers. The background shows Kumari Temple, which houses the Living Goddess. On the left are European style buildings of the Ranas belonging to the Hanuman Dhoka Palace complex, Mulki Khana and Gaddhi Ba...
Entourage of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher for his trip to Europe in 1908. Front Row: (left to right) General Singha Shumsher, HH Field Marshal Sir Kaisher Shamsher, British Resident Manners Smith, Prime Minister Juddha Shumsher, Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher, Field Marshal Rudra Shumsher, P...
King Tribhuvan became King at the age of 5 on 2 February 1911. He was king until 1955. He is known as the "father of democracy" who ended the 104 year Rana rule and introduced multi-party system.