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The Gorkha Palace, located in the Gorkha district of Nepal, is a historic landmark built in the 16th century by Ram Shah. The palace is built on top of a hill at an altitude of about 1,000 meters (3,300 ft). This palace is an hour walk from the downtown Gorkha bazaar.
The Gorkha Kingdom ( Nepali: गोरखा राज्य, romanized: Gorakhā Rājya) was a member of the Chaubisi rajya, a confederation of 24 states, located at the intersection of Himalayas and the Indian subcontinent. In 1743 CE, the kingdom began a campaign of military expansion, annexing several neighbors and becoming present-day Nepal. [1] .
May 28, 2023 · Gorkha Durbar Nepal, constructed in the 16th century, stands as a remarkable testament to Newari architecture. More than just a palace, it embodies the essence of a fort and a temple. This revered site holds immense historical significance as the birthplace of the founder of Nepal.
As the historic birthplace of King Prithvi Narayan Shah driving Nepal's 18th century unification, Gorkha Durbar and views down towards the Pokharithadi trade route draw history buffs while devout Hindus revere resident Goddess Kali in the annual Dashain festival.
Regarded by many as the crowning glory of Newari architecture, the 16th-century Gorkha Durbar is a fort, palace and temple all in one. Miraculously, the main structure survived the 2015 earthquake, but damage was extensive, and at the time of research, repairs were still under way.
Feb 13, 2024 · Travel guide to Gorkha Durbar in Nepal. Birthplace of Nepal's first king. How to get to Gorkha, what to see & do, forest walks, accommodation, maps and more ...
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Jan 10, 2020 · Gorkha is a district with rich narrative firmly cementing itself in the country’s history when the 16th Century king Drabya Shah conquered it after Ligligkot. He then founded the Gorkha Kingdom, one of the Chuabisi rajyas in medieval Nepal. The kingdom was ruled by kings from Drabya Shah to Prithvi Narayan Shah, the unifier of present-day Nepal.
