Tribhuvan

ModernEmperorNepal1906 — 1955

King who restored Shah monarchy ending Rana rule.

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Quick Facts

Born

1906

Died

1955

Country

Nepal

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)42

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)67

Strategy (15%)52

Total Score53.5

Tribhuvan — Complete Timeline

1913 AD

Coronation as King of NepalPolitical Action

Tribhuvan was crowned King of Nepal at age seven, following the death of his father. Due to his youth, the Rana prime ministers continued to exercise de facto control, but his reign eventually became the catalyst for democratic change.

CoronationMonarchy

Impact: national

1950 AD

1950 Revolution and End of Rana RulePolitical Action

King Tribhuvan fled to India with his family, sparking a popular uprising against the Rana regime. With Indian mediation, the Delhi Compromise was reached, ending Rana rule and restoring the Shah monarchy's authority.

RevolutionMonarchyNepal

Impact: nationalprogressive

1951 AD

Restoration of Shah MonarchyPolitical Action◆ Major

Tribhuvan returned to Nepal as the sovereign monarch. He established a transitional government and oversaw the drafting of a new constitution, ending 104 years of Rana hereditary rule and reasserting the Shah dynasty's power.

MonarchyConstitutionTransition

Impact: nationalconstructive