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Nepal

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The Land of Himalayas
King Mahendra leads coup, introduces Panchayat, dismisses B.P. Koirala's cabinet.
Adoption of Multi-Party Constitution Leads to Victory for Nepali Congress in First General Elections
Central Bank Establishment in Nepal
Nepal Becomes UN Member
Diplomatic Relations with China Established
King Mahendra's Accession to the Throne
Historic Trade and Transit Treaty Signed with India
Historic Summit: Hillary and Norgay's Everest Triumph
Matrika Prasad Koirala Elected as Prime Minister
Return of Tribhuvan: King reclaims throne from Rana dynasty.
Prime Minister announces constitution, resigns; replacement represses opposition.
Formation of Nepali National Congress led by prominent leaders in history.
Nepalese soldiers fight for British in WWII
Inauguration of Praja Parishad party.
First Political Party Founded by Tanka Prasad Acharya.
Sovereignty Affirmed with Britain Treaty
Nepalese citizens as soldiers in World War I
First modern school established in Nepal: Durbar High School.
Chandra Shumsher appointed as Prime Minister.
Bir Shumsher Dies; Dev Shumsher Becomes Prime Minister
Historic establishment of Bir Hospital in Nepal.
History of Nepal's Postal Service
Anglo-Nepalese Treaty of 1860: Formalizing Relations with British India.
Jang Bahadur Receives Title of Rana
Sepoy Rebellion and Nepal's Support in North India
Historic Treaty Strengthening Ties between Nepal and British India
Historic Inauguration of Durbar High School
Tragic event in Nepalese history that resulted in the killing of royal family members.
Rana Dynasty Rises to Power
Treaty of Sugauli ends war, cedes territories to British East India Company.
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