The birth anniversary of Prithvi Narayan Shah, which is celebrated on Poush 27th every year, is being celebrated across the country today with various programs. This year the 301st birth anniversary of Prithvi Narayan is being celebrated.
Prithvi Narayan Shah was born on 27th poush 1779 in Gorkha to King Narbhupal Shah and Queen Kaushalivati. Prithvi Narayan Shah became the king on 25th Chait 1799. Before that, Nepal was divided into 52 states. When Prithvi Narayan became king, he succeeded in expanding Nepal’s borders from Teesta in the east to Chepe river in the west.
After the death of Prithvi Narayan, his successors have expanded the kingdom of Nepal in the west to the fort Kangra. Prithvi Narayan Shah conquered Nuwakot in 1801. 25 years later, in 1826, Kathmandu Valley was conquered. After conquering Nepal Valley, Prithvi Narayan Shah expanded the borders of the country by conquering Chaudandi Vijaypur etc.in the east. On the occasion of his birth anniversary, National Unity Day is celebrated today. The government has given a public holiday today.
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