Howard,
I wonder if the website's infected or encrypted.
Pardon me if i did.
Some of the harder to find pics of late Nepalese kings
Drabya Shah
King Drabya Shah
Drabya Shah, the youngest son of Yashobrahma Shah, King of Lamjung, became the king after capturing Liglig fort with much tactfulness on Vijaya Dasami 1616 B.S. (1559 A.D.) having marched from Lamjung. He, as the founder of Gorkha kingdom, having organized the army, appointed Bhagirath Pant as the Commander. At that time the Uppallokot (fort in the upper part) area and Tallokot (fort in the lower part) area of Gorkha were ruled by Khadka and Ghale Gurung tribal chiefs respectively. The Ghale Gurungs were the rulers of Liglig fort area. Thus the areas with three tribal chiefs after the conquest by Drabya Shah was called Gorkha. The role of king Drabya Shah is highly appreciable in the foundation of the Gorkha kingdom, nomenclature of Gorkha, organization of the military system and formation of the modern Nepal.
His Majesty king Prithvinarayan Shah the Great (1743-1775 A.D.)
Supreme Commander-In-Chief Prithvinaryan Shah was born on Paush 27, 1779 B.S. (Jan, 1723 A.D.) in the royal palace of Gorkha. He himself had led the army in the conquest of Nuwakot, Kantipur and Gokarna Thali. He himself used to prepare the strategical and operational plan of every battle and depute the commanders in the tactical execution. The unification of Nepal from Chepe/Marsyangdi rivers to Teesta river in the east was achieved due to the king's effort. The success of the Nepalese army against Gurgin Khan's army in Makwanpur in 1819 B.S. (1763 A.D.) and Pauwa Garhi battle against British Captain Kinloch's mission in 1824 B.S. (1767 A.D.) were mainly due to the war strategy of the king. Having recruited the soldiers from different castes and communities he had formed the standing army of the western type namely Sri Srinath Company, Sri Kali Baksha Company, Sri Bardabani (Barda Bahadur) Company, Sri Sabuj Company and Sri Purano Gorkha Company. He was the founder of the Royal Nepalese Army.
His Majesty King Pratap Singh Shah (1775-1777 A.D.)
Supreme Commander-In-Chief Pratap Singh Shah was born in 1808 B.S. (1751 A.D.). During his reign Upardang Fort of Chitwan was conquered and effective military action was taken against the revolt instigated by the ministers of the former Sena kings in the area extending from Vijayapur (Dharan) to the eastern Pallo Kirat.
His Majesty King Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799 A.D.)
Supreme Commander-In-Chief Rana Bahadur Shah was born in 1832 B.S. (1775 A.D.). During his reign unified Nepal extended in the west of Chepe river up to Alakananda river and First and Second Nepal-Tibet wars took place. The battalions formed during his reign were Devidatta, Naya Gorakha, Bhairavidal and Singhanath and the Companies: Srijung, Ranabhima, Naya Srinath, Kali Dal, Durgabaksha, Barakha, Bhawanibaksha, Jwaladal, Taradal, Batukadal, Bhawanidal, Rana Shardul, Ranasher, Jabarjung, Gorakhabaksha, Chandannath, Ramdal, Srimehar, arko Srimehar, Bhairav, Kalidatta, Ranasur, Gurubaksha, Ajayadal, Durgadal, Gauribaksha, Hanumandhoj, Birabhadrajang, Ranadal, Sridal and Bhagawatida.
His Majesty King Girvan Yuddha Bikram Shah (1799-1816 A.D.)
Supreme Commander-In-Chief Girvan Yuddha Bikram Shah was born in 1854 B.S. (1797 A.D.). During his reign unified Nepal extended up to Kangra from Alakanada river and the Nepal Company war took place. The battalions formed during his reign are: Sher, Kali Prasad and Bhairabnath and the companies Shardulajang, Indra Dhoj, Shiva Dal, Samar Jung, Ranasinghadal, Bir Dal, Kalijang, Narasingh, Aridaman, Dugra Bhanjan, Vajradal, Kebala Jang, Nandabaksha, Chandidal, Bheemakali, Devidal, Sooryadal, Khas Company, Ramaban, Yuddha Bhairav, Indradal, Dalamardan, Arjunban, Bheema Bikrama, Singh Bikrama, Amardal, Shamsher, Mlechchha Kalanal. Shyamadal, Shatrumardan, Samarsur, Shatrubhanjan, Devibaksha, Bheemadal, Kumaridal, Sangram Shardul, Fattejang, Tripuradal, Guru Gorakha, Naya Ranabhima, Bhimadal, Naya Yuddha Bhairav, Vajranath, Samarjita, Singh Sardul, Maibaksha, Kamakshya Prasad, Barah Dal, Ranajang, Ripumardan, Khadgajit, Krishnajang, Iswaribaksha, Arikhandan, Dhanusha, Ambadal, Jwalabaksha, Shamsherajang, Chandibaksha, Jangabahadur, Aribhanjan, Ambika Dal, Yashabandhan and Ranjit.
His Majesty King Rajendra Bikram Shah (1816-1847 A.D.)
Supreme Commander-In-Chief Rajendra Bikram Shah was born in 1870 B.S. (1813 A.D.). The battalions formed during his reign were: Shamsheradal, Rajadal, Mahindradal and Ganeshadal and the Companies: organised were Narayandal, Hanumandal, Sarvadhoj and Ranapriyadal.
His Majesty King Surendra Bikram Shah (1847-1881 A.D.)
Supreme Commander-In-Chief Surendra Bikram Shah was born in 1886 B.S. (1829 A.D.). During his reign the last Nepal-Tibet war took place. Nepal had cooperated with the Company Government when the Sepoy Mutiny occured in 1857 A.D. The battalions formed during the king's reign are: King's Household Cavalry, First Rifle, Gorakhanath, Kali Bahadur, Jagadal, Jagannath, Chhyasakamini, Pahila Jangi, Bhairung, Himaladhoj, Yamadal, Singhadal, Devi Prasad, Chandradal and Rana Prasad . The Companies formed are : Rudra Dhoj, Kali Dhoj, Visnudal, Pashu Paribahan (Animal Tranport), Garudadal, Gorkhadal, Khadgadal, Chandiprasad, Bhairava Prasad, Hostary, Dalel (Recruit Training), Amini (Surveyor) Bhawani Dal, Ratan Nath, Sriprasad, Yuddhadal, Khalak Jitasingh, Siddhidal, Ranadal, Hanumandhoj, Achaladhoj, Jayadal, Bal Sindhu, Ravidal, Akkadadhoj and Bhairav.
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Trailokya Bikram Shah (1847-1878)
Colonel-In-Chief Crown Prince Sri 5 Trailokya Bikram Shah was born on November 30, 1847 A.D. Always much concerned for the modernization of the Royal Nepalese Army, Crown Prince Trailokya Bikram Shah demised in an early age of 30th year.
His Majesty King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah (1881-1911 A.D.)
Suprem Commander-In-Chief Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah was Born in 1832 (1875 A.D.). The battalions and companies formed during the kings reign are: Dosra Rifle and Dosra Jangi and Kodari Company and Rasuwa Company respectively.
His Majesty King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah (1911-1955 A.D.)
Supreme Commander-In-Chief Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah was born on Ashad 17, 1963 B.S. (July 30, 1906 A.D.). During his reign Nepal had helped Great Britain in the World Wars I and II by sending huge army. In the Woziristan Battle, Afghan War (3rd), and in the Hydarabad Action (1948 A.D.) in India after independence also Nepal had helped by deputing the huge army. The battalions and companies organized during his reign are : Pashupati Prasad, Gorakha Bahadur, Parswavarti, Yantrik Parivahan (Military Transport) and Bhagawati Prasad Gulma, No1 Himal Rifle Gulma, No2 Himal Rifle Gulma, No 3 Himal Rifle Gulma, No 4 Himal Rifle and Sainik Khadya Sakha (Military Food Provision Unit).
His Majesty king Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah (1955-1972 A.D.)
Supreme Commander-In-Chief Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah was born in 1977 B.S. (1920 A.D.). During his reign innumerable military reforms were made and the Nepalese army started participating actively in the UN Peace Keeping Missions. The battalions formed during his reign are No. 1 Home Guard (Barda Bahadur), No. 2 Home Guard (Pashupati Prasad) and No. 3 Home Guard (Singh Nath). The Companies organized are: NO. 5 Himal Rifle Gulma, No. 6 Himal Rilfe Gulma and No. 7 Himal Rifle Gulma.
His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah (1972-2001 A.D.)
Supreme Commander-In-Chief Birendra Bir Bikram Shah was born on Paush 14, 2002 (Dec, 1945 A.D.). During his reign there was organizational and qualitative development in the Royal Nepalese Army, extensive participation in the World Peace Keeping Missions and national development and natural and wild life conservation work. During the king's reign, Royal Nepal Army Command and Staff College, Air Defence Battalion, New Bhairavi Dal Gulma, Kendriya Sainik Prahari Gulma (Central Military Police Company), Scout Car Gulma, Bhairava Nath Gha Gulma, Bhairav Nath Nga Gulma and additional brigades and new military branch offices (departments) were organized. His Majesty was the "Para Troopers" of Royal Nepalese army.
His Majesty King Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah (June 1, 2001 - June 4, 2001 A.D.)
Supreme Commander-In-Chief Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah was born in Jestha 2028 B.S. (1971 A.D.). As he was the king for a few days, no new army organizations could be formed. As the crown prince he had contributed substantially in the promotion of military quality and professionalism. He was an efficient and promising military personality having completed successfully the Officer Cadet Training and Para Trooper's Training.
His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Deva (June 4,2001 - )
Present Supreme Commander-In-Chief His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Deva was born on Ashad 23, 2004 B.S. (July 7, 1947 A.D.). Having much interest and concerned much for the organizational, qualitative and professional development of the Royal Nepalese Army, Gyanendra Military Museum, Directorate of Army Education, Directorate of Signal, Directorate of Artillery, Directorate of Air Defence, Directorate of Engineer, Directorate of EME, Department of Army Logistic, Directorate of Public Relation, Army Post Service, Human Rights Cell, Development and Construction Branch, the Eastern Division, Valley Division, Central Division, Western Division, Mid Western Division, Far Western Division, Number 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 Brigades, Sarbagyandal Battalion, Vinayakdal Battalion, Mahabir Battalion (Ranger), Two Artillery Battalions, one Air Defense Battalion, Eastern Medical Battalion, Western Medical Battalion, Mid Western Medical Battalion, Rehabilitation Center and other several departments in the Army Headquarters are formed by May 2005.
