Martyrs of Nepal

Martyr (Nepali: शहिद; Shahid) in Nepal is a term for some one who is executed while making contributions for the welfare of the country or society. The term was originally used for individuals who died while opposing the Rana Regime which was in place in the Kingdom of Nepal from 1846 until 1951.

Lakhan Thapa is regarded as the first martyr of Nepal.[1]

Original martyrs

Rebelled against Juddha Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana: (martyred in 1941 — represented in the Shahid Gate)

Note: Ramhari Sharma, founder of Nepal Praja Parishad, was not given the death sentence as he was a Brahmin, and is often called a "living martyr."[2]

Legacy

References

  1. "Bad blood". Nepali Times. Retrieved 2015-03-02.
  2. "Living martyr Sharma dies at 96 - Detail News : Nepal News Portal". The Himalayan Times. 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2015-03-02.
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