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| Monarchs of the Shah Dynasty (1743–2008) |
The Shah Dynasty of Nepal, established by King Prithvi Narayan Shah, played a defining role in shaping the nation's modern identity. Beginning with the unification of Nepal in the mid-18th century, the Shah kings ruled the country for over two centuries, guiding it through various political, cultural, and social transformations. The following table presents a chronological overview of the monarchs of the Shah Dynasty, highlighting their reign periods, birth and death years, and other significant historical details.
| Highness | Name | Born Date | Ascended | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| His Majesty King | Prithvi Narayan Shah, The Great | 1723 A.D. | 1743 A.D. | 1775 A.D. |
| His Majesty King | Pratap Singh Shah | 1751 A.D. | 1775 A.D. | 1777 A.D. |
| His Majesty King | Rana Bahadur Shah | 1775 A.D. | 1777 A.D.
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1806 A.D. |
| His Majesty King | Girvan Yuddha Bikram Shah | 1797 A.D. | 1799 A.D. | 1816 A.D. |
| His Majesty King | Rajendra Bikram Shah | 1813 A.D. | 1816 A.D.
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1881 A.D. |
| His Majesty King | Surendra Bikram Shah | 1829 A.D. | 1847 A.D. | 1881 A.D. |
| Royal Highness Crown Prince | Trailokya Bikram Shah | 1847 A.D. | N/A | 1878 A.D. |
| His Majesty King | Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah | 1875 A.D. | 1881 A.D. | 1911 A.D. |
| His Majesty King | Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah | 1906 A.D. | 1911 A.D. | 1955 A.D. |
| His Majesty King | Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah | June 11, 1920 A.D. | March 13, 1955 A.D. | January 31, 1972 A.D. |
| His Majesty King | Birendra Bir Bikram Shah | December 28, 1945 A.D. | January 31, 1972 A.D. | June 1, 2001 A.D. |
| His Majesty King | Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah | June 27, 1971 A.D. | Declared King: June 2, 2001 A.D. | June 4, 2001 A.D. |
| His Majesty King | Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah | July 7, 1947 A.D. | June 4, 2001 A.D. | Alive |
The Shah Dynasty marked a significant era in Nepal’s history from the unification under Prithvi Narayan Shah to the eventual transition to a federal democratic republic in 2008. Each monarch contributed uniquely to the shaping of Nepal’s sovereignty, modernization, and identity. Their legacy continues to hold an important place in the nation’s collective memory and cultural heritage.