1.
Abhiman
Singh Basnet: Son of Sibaram Singh Basnet. Abhiman singh Basnet was born on 1817. A general, he was appointed
a member of coalition ministry headed by Chautariya Fatech Jang Shah (September
1845). He was killed by Krishna Bahadur Rana (Jang Bahadur's brother) during
the Kot Massarce (15 September, 1846).
2.
Amar
Singh Thapa : A kaji. Born in 1761. Took a leading part in all the
western campaigns for unification during the regency of Bahadur Shah. Later
conquered Garhwal and Kumaon and pushed the limits of the Gorkhali state up to
the frontiers of the Kingdom of Sikhs along the Sutlej River.
Fought brilliantly against the British in the area around Simla during the
Anglo-Nepal war. (1814-16). Following Nepal's defeat the withdrew from public
life and retired to Gosainkhund where he died on August 16, 1816.
3.
Amar
Chitrakar: Amar Chitrakar, who was born in 1920, was a self taught
sculptor. The majority of the statues set up at different par5ts of the country
are his workd. He passed away in 1999.
4. Amsu
Verma: Was a 7th century's ruler and reformer who bounded
the tie with Tibet
giving his daughter Bhtikuti in marriage to the Tibetan Ruler Shrong Tseng
Gompo. He died in 640.
5.
Arniko:
Born in 1244, he was the most famous Nepalese Architect of out past glorious
history. In spite of tender age, he led 80 artisans to Lhasa and erected a goldern stupa. He also
showed his qualities as a bronze caster, painter and architect in China.
Impressed by his craftsmanship, Emperor Kublai Khan of China appointed him the controller
of the imperial architectural studies. He died in China on March 11, 1306 at the age of 62. He was
posthumously awarded the Chinese title of Ming Hoi and decorated with the title
of Duke of Liang. The white Pagoda in Peking,
designed by Arniko, stands to this day as monument of the Nepalese art and
architecture.
6.
Aruna
Lama: Aruna Lama, who constitutes a precious jewel of Nepaklese
music, was born at Ghum in Darjeeling
in 1945. Popularloy known as the nightingale of the Himalayas,
Mrs. Lama greatly enriched the Nepalese music. She was able to win the heart
and soul of the Nepalese by her first song "Kina yoban Udas, udas…."
recorded in Calcutta
in 1960. She died in February
4, 1998.
7.
Baburan
Acharya:- Born in 1887, he was a master historian research scholar
and thinker with and an acknowledged genius with an extraordinary memory power.
He lost his eyesight while unearthing the nation's glorious past. Yet with his
inward vision he remained throughout his life a constant source of historic outflow
and a pioneer mastering his field. For his lifelong dedication to the cause of
the Nepalese History, he was given the title of "Itihas Shiromani"
(Gen among Historians). Awarded the Tribhuwan Prize, decorated with Gorkha
Dakshin Bahu and made a member of honoris cause of the Royal Nepal
Academy. He died in 1972
at the age of 85.
8.
Bahadur
Shah:- A prince. Son of King Prithvi Narayan Shah. Born in 1757.
Imprisoned and exiled by his elder brother, Pratap Singh, when the latter
succeeded Prithvi Narayan Shah (January 1775). After Pratap Singh was succeeded
by his infant son Ran Bahadur Shah (Novenber 1777), Bahadur Shah seized the
regency from the dowager Queen Rajendra Laxmi (August 12, 1778). He lost it to her on June 20, 1779 but resumed
it after her death on July
13, 1785. During this period as Regent (1785-1794) he presided over
the incorporation of the Chaubisi and Baisi principalities into Nepal
the conquest of territories as far west as Garhwal, the first Nepal-Tibet war
(1788-1789) and the second Nepal-Tibet war (1791-1792). Dismissed from all
offices when King Ran Bahadur Shah attained his majority (April 1794), he was
later arrested and thrown into prison (February 1797) where he died of ill
treatment (June 1797)
9.
Bal
Chandra Sharma:- Born in 1919, he acquired higher education in
Sanskrit, Hindi and English languages. Through he studied other languages, he
always worked of the promotion of the Nepalese language. He held prominent
positions like a minister, a member of the upper house, vice chancellor of
national academy and an ambassador Bal Chandra Sharma was a great historian and
a writer. Nepalko Aitihasik Ruprekha, Bhanubhakta Nepali Sabdakosh, Prithbee
China and History of Nepalese literature and some of his outstanding literary
works. Bal Chandra Sharma passed away in 1976.
10. Bal Krishna
Sama:- A dramatist. Mon be plume of Balkrishna Shember Rana. Born in
1902. One of the few literary figures recognized in his own lifetime, he
introduced a new trend in Nepali literature by synthesizing oriental and
western philosophic and scientific thoughts, During his lifetime, he held many
academic posts such as the Chairman of Gorkha Bhasa Prakashini Samiti and the Vice-Chancellor of the National Academy. He also had a short stint at
the standing committee of the state council as its nominated member. Last but
not the least, he was also an accomplished artist. Mutuko Byatha, Mukunda
Indira, Pralhad and Amar Singh Thapa are some of his most prominent works. He
died in 1981.
11. Bal Narshigh Kunwar:- A kaji. eldest
son of Ranjit Kunwar. Born on February
2, 1780. Middle ranking court official until he killed Sher Bahadur
after the latter murdered the Regent ex-king Ran Bahadur Shah (April 25, 1806).
For this action, he was promoted to the rank of the Kaji. Appointed Governer of
Dhankuta (1828), Dadeldhura (1832) and Jumla (1835). Dismissed during a purge
of Bhim Sen Thapa's supporters (1837), but regained public office a year later.
Died on December 24, 1841.
12. Bal Bahabur Pandey:- He was a great
revolutionary who joined Prajaparishad with a commitment to overthrow the Rana
regime. The pamphlets which were distributed in 1940 opposing the Rana regime
were produced from a duplicating machine concealed at his house. He dies in
prison in 1943 at the age of 21.
13. Bam Bahabur Rana:- Prime minister.
Second son of Bal Narshigh Kunwar. Born in 1818 or 1819. Vakil at Calcutta (1844-1845).
Officiated as visit to Europe (January 15,
1850- February 6. 1851) and while he campaigned in the Third Nepal-Tibel War
(1855-56) Appointed Prime Minister when Jang Bahadur resigned (August 1, 1856).
Died in office of tuberculosis (May 25, 1857).
14. Bhakti Thapa:- Born in 1741, Late
Bhakti Thapa is knoen as the brave warrior in the Nepalese history. He was born
in Lamjuing district. He entered the service if Birmadan Shah, the king of
Lamjung. He dedicated himself towards extending the western frontier of Nepal.
At that time, the western border of Nepal had extended up to Kumaon,
Garhwal. He was deputed to defend the western frontier from the enemy. In the
war that started in 1814, he died fighting valiantly with the British for the
sake of the motherland.
15. Bhanu
Bhatka Acharya:- A poet. Born
in 1814, His adaptation of the Hindu epic, Ramayana, earned him reputation as
the greatest literary figure of the Nepali language. Although the events of his
life have subsequently been embellished as befits a figure of national stature,
he in fact wrote most of his greatest work while imprisoned in Kathmandu because of irregularities in the tax affairs of
his estates in the Terai. Died in 1868.
16. Bhawani Bhikshu:- Known by family
name Nohor Ram Gupta, he was born on June 3, 1909. As a novelist and story writer, he made a
great contribution to the Nepalses literature. He was conferred with the title
of Kulbhyushan for his contribution in Hindi literature. He worked as an editor
of Sharada in 1951. He was the director of the Department of Publicity till
1956. He worked as an Academician of Royal Nepal Academy from 1961. Several of
his complied works have been published. He received Madan Puraskar (Madam
Prize), Sajha Puraskar (Sajha Prize), Tribhuvan Puraskar (Tribhuvan Prize) etc.
for his works in Nepalese literature. He died in 1981.
17. Bhim Bahadur Pandey:- Sardar Shim
Bahadur Pandey was born in 1913. He took initiative to establish banks and
cooperatives associating himself with Bijay Shumsher in order to free the poor
farmers from compound interest. He is also considered as one of the pioneer
diplomats of the country. He died in 1992.
18. Bhim
Dutta Panta:- Son of TaranathPanta, Bhim Dutta Panta was bron in
1926. He passed his SLC. at the age of 15 and went to India for higher studies. He also
participated in Indian Independence Movement during his stay there. He became
the governor for Mahakali area after the 1950 Revolution. Mr Panta continued to
lead anti-feudal movement even after the Revolution. He extreme views were not
tolerated by the government. Indian military was called to quell his
anti-feudal uprising. He was killed in 1953 during an encounter with his army.
19. Bhim Narayan Shrestha:- Born in 1936
in Dhankuta District, Bhin Narayan Shrestha was a revolutionary with
affiliation with the Nepali Congress Party. He was arrested for his
participation in the anti-Panchayat democratic movement. He was accused of
trying to assassinate His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev. He was
brutally killed in Koshi barrage in 1978.
20. Bhim Nidhi Tiwari:- Proficient in
almost all field of Nepalese literature such as drama, story, poetry, lyrics,
essay and novel, this great literateur was born in Kathmandy on March 13, 1912. Clever in
addressing the social theme, he had enriched the Nepalese literature by
contribution workd like 'Shahanshila Sushila' 'Shilanyas' 'Tarpan' 'Titaura'
Masyaura' 'Pandra Prabhand' 'Insaf' and many other literary works. He was
awarded and decorated with Madan Puraskar Pradal Gorkha Dakshin Bahu, Ratna
Shree medal and many other outstanding contribution to the Nepalese literature.
He visited many parts of the world while attending literary conferences abroad.
He passed away on June 1,
1973.
21. Bhim Sen Thapa:- Mukhtiyar. Born
between 1771 and 1779 (no accurate date or birth has yet come to light).
Accompanied ex-King Ran Bahadur Shah into exile to Beneras (April 1800) where
he served as his military secretary. Returned to Kathmandu
with him in March 1804 and was appointed a Kaji. Appointed Mukhtiyar when the
regent, ex-King Ran Bahadurm was assassainted (April 25, 1806). He was the
virtual dictator of Nepal
until the death of his powerful projector, the Regent Queen Tripura Sundaru,
herself a Thapa (April 1832), after which his hold on government came under
increasing challenge. Forced out of his office in July 1837. Imprisoned on the
false charge of having poisoned Prince Debendra, the youngest son of King
Rajendra (May 18, 1839). Committed suicide in prison (July 28, 1839).
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