Son-in-law, Jai Prithvi Bahadur Singh, and Daughter, Khagaraja Divyeshwari Rajya Laxmi, of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher. Born in 1877, Raja Jai Prithvi Bahadur Singh, was the 55th king of Bajhang, far western Nepal. He graduate from Calcutta University, and started the publication of 'Gorkhap...
Prime Minister Bir Shumsher J.B. Rana (governed 1885 - 1901). He made many important reforms and infrastructural improvements during his reign. He established Durbar High School, Bir Hospital, Bir Tower (Ghanta Ghar), Pathshala (School) and a sanitary system.
Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher J.B. Rana was conferred an honourary degree of Doctor of Civil Laws by the University of Oxford during his visit to England in 1908.
Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher J.B. Rana was conferred an honourary degree of Doctor of Civil Laws by the University of Oxford during his visit to England in 1908.
Portraits: Nepal opened up to the outside only in 1950s. Cameras were only allowed to the Ranas and a few elites. The portraits taken before the 50s are interesting as they give a glimpse into a common man's life that are not documented otherwise.
Rana Architecture: The Ranas were heavily influenced by European style. This is evident in their fashion, art and architecture. The palaces and gardens are very distinct from the native structures and emulate Victorian England.