Tribhuvan of Nepal

ModernEmperorNepal1906 — 1955

King who fled to India, ended Rana oligarchy.

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Quick Facts

Born

1906

Died

1955

Country

Nepal

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)75

Strategy (15%)46

Total Score53.4

Tribhuvan of Nepal — Complete Timeline

1950 AD

Fled to India to organize opposition to Rana rulePolitical Action

King Tribhuvan, facing suppression by the ruling Rana dynasty, fled to the Indian embassy in Kathmandu and then to India. This act galvanized the Nepali Congress and Indian support, leading to the end of Rana oligarchy.

Rana regimeExileDemocracy movement

Impact: nationalconstructive

1951 AD

Signed the Delhi CompromisePolitical Action◆ Major

Tribhuvan, along with the Nepali Congress and Rana representatives, signed the Delhi Compromise in India. This agreement ended the Rana regime, restored the Shah monarchy, and established a transitional government leading to democratic elections.

DemocracyCompromiseRana regime

Impact: nationalconstructive

Returned to Nepal as sovereign monarchPolitical Action◆ Major

After the Delhi Compromise, King Tribhuvan returned to Nepal from India. He was restored as the sovereign monarch, ending 104 years of Rana hereditary rule and initiating a period of democratic governance.

Monarchy restoredDemocracyRana regime

Impact: nationalconstructive