Prime Minister Mohan Shamsher with his sons-in-law from India and his family on the occasion of his 'Rajya Abhishake' (Coronation) in 1948 at Singha Durbar. (Standing from left): Yuvaraj of Patan, Rao Raja of Samode, Yuvraj Samode, Maharaja of Patan, Yuvaraja Rudi of Basi, Maharaja Mohan Shumshe...
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.
The garden at Singha Mahal in Thapathali, the former residence of General Singha Shamsher, son of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher, was built in 1919. Today it belongs to the Nepal Rastra Bank.
Singha Mahal in Thapathali, the former residence of General Singha Shamsher, son of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher, was built in 1919. Today it belongs to the Nepal Rastra Bank.
Singha Mahal in Thapathali, the former residence of General Singha Shamsher, son of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher, was built in 1919. Today it belongs to the Nepal Rastra Bank.
Singha Mahal in Thapathali, the former residence of General Singha Shamsher, son of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher, was built in 1919. Today it belongs to the Nepal Rastra Bank.
The garden at Singha Mahal in Thapathali, the former residence of General Singha Shamsher, son of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher, was built in 1919. Today it belongs to the Nepal Rastra Bank.