NEPAL BRIEF HISTORY The Royal House of Nepal

NEPAL

BRIEF HISTORY

The Royal House of Nepal claims descent from the Chitor dynasty ruling at Udaipur. Ajaya Simha (alias Mincha Khan), younger son of Bhupal Ranaji Rao, established himself as Prince of Nayakot, Lambjang, Kaski, and Tanhun ca. 1495. His successor, Jagdeva Khan, conquered the principality of Kaski and secured the title of Shah from the Emperor of India during the sixteenth century.

Drabya Shah, great-grandson of Jagdeva, conquered Gorkha, establishing himself as the founder of the fortunes of the dynasty. His descendant, Prithvi Narayan, entered the Katmandu valley and ejected the Malla dynasty, becoming King in 1768. His successors conquered or subdued all the remaining petty principalities and unified the kingdom. They twice invaded Tibet but were severaly beaten and forced to become tributaries of the Emperor of China. The Indian borderlands and seized several principalities, thereby coming into conflict with the British East India Company.

Although severely beaten back to within reach of their borders, the Gurkha soldiers put up such an heroic defence that won the admiration of their foes. Enemies became firm friends and peace terms were generous, leaving Nepal as a virtually independent buffer state. The close association with the British forces, date from this period, captured Gurkha units being recruited en masse.

Court intrigues and the succession of minors, resulted in the advent of powerful Ministers. Assassinations and revolutions became commonplace as different court favourites and their families competed for power. Eventually, and perhaps inevitably, the tables were turned. The prime ministership became a virtual dictatorship.

Jang Bahadur Kunwar Ranaji, became Prime Minister in 1846 after yet another bloody coup. He consolidated his position in 1857, laying the foundations of a military oligarchy, which lasted for a century. He received the title of Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski and the offices of Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief made hereditary within his family.

The status of the King during the Rana period closely resembled that of the Emperors of Japan. He became a semi-divine figure, greatly venerated but kept away from political matters, his movements watched and actions closely controlled. The Prime Minister's position was not unlike that of the Shogun, his office was hereditary and he controlled all political and military affairs. Foreign relations were limited to the periodic tribute missions to China and close co-operation with the British in India, no more than a handful of foreigners were permitted to visit the country and trade was restricted.

The immense contribution by Gurkha troops during the Great War prompted recognition of the full independence of the country, by Britain, in 1923. Although diplomatic relations were opened with the major European powers, the closed system remained in place. However, Nepal could not remain immune from the strong currents of change that engulfed South Asia in 1947 and 1948. Within two years a revolution had broken out, overthrowing the Rana oligarchy and bringing the monarchy centre-stage once more.

The 1950 revolution may have secured a democratic regime, but Nepal's journey has not proved to be a stable one, since then. The Kings of Nepal have often had to play an important part in Nepalese politics. On two occasions the constitution has been abrogated and democratic institutions suspended, with the King assuming executive powers.

King Birendra, Queen Aishwari, their two younger children and five other members of the Royal Family were massacred by the then Crown Prince Dipendra, in the grounds of Narayanhiti Royal Palace in June 2001. This was the worst incident of its kind in modern history. King Gyanendra, the surviving brother of Birendra, succeeded to the throne in an atmosphere of much confusion and great sadness. He attempted to solve the mounting crisis of a Maoist revolution by dismissing the ineffectual elected politicians and assuming direct rule in 2006. The result of his actions were to unite opposition against him, leading to riots in the streets and further unrest, until he was forced to bow to popular pressure and recal parliament in 2007. He was subsequently deposed by the Constituent Assembly on 28th May 2008, when Nepal was declared a federal republic.

STYLES & TITLES:
The Sovereign: Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Mahendramala Parama-Nepal-Pratapa-Vaskara-Ojaswi-Rajanya Parama-Gauravamaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvana-Prajatantra-Shripada Parama-Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Parama-Jyotirmaya Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta Parama-Suprasiddha-Pravala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Paramadhipati Atirathi Parama Senadhipati Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri* Shriman Maharajadhiraja (personal name) Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samara Vijayinam, King of Nepal, with the style of His Majesty.
The chief wife of the sovereign: Svasti Sri Ojaswi Rajanya Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri* Sriman Maharajadhiraja Patta Rajninam Bada Maharani (personal name) Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shahanam Sada Saubhajnabatinam, Queen of Nepal, with the style of Her Majesty.
The Heir Apparent: Crown Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri* Yuvarajadhiraj) (personal name) Bir Bikram Shah Deva, with the style of His Royal Highness.
The consort of the Heir Apparent: Crown Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri* Yuvarajadhiraji) (personal name) Rajya Lakshmi Kumari Devi, with the style of Her Royal Highness.
The eldest son of The Heir Apparent: Young Crown Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri* Nava Yuvaraj) (personal name) Bir Bikram Shah Deva, with the style of His Royal Highness.
The consort of the eldest son of the Heir Apparent: Young Crown Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri* Nava Yuvaraji) (personal name) Rajya Lakshmi Kumari Devi, with the style of Her Royal Highness.
The younger sons of the sovereign, by a Queen: Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri* Adhirajkumar) (personal name) Bir Bikram Shah Deva, with the style of His Royal Highness.
The daughters of the sovereign, by a Queen: Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri* Adhirajkumari (personal name) Rajya Lakshmi Kumari Devi, i.e. Princess, with the style of Her Royal Highness.
Sons-in-law of the sovereign: Kumar (personal name).
Grandsons of the sovereign in the male line: Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Shahajada) Bir Bikram Shah Deva, with the style of His Royal Highness.
Granddaughters of the sovereign in the male line: Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Shahajadi) (personal name) Rajya Lakshmi Kumari Devi, with the style of Her Royal Highness.
The younger sons of the Heir Apparent: Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Yuvarajkumar) (personal name) Bir Bikram Shah Deva, with the style of His Royal Highness.
The daughters of the Heir Apparent: Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Yuvarajkumari) (personal name) Rajya Lakshmi Kumari Devi, with the style of Her Royal Highness.
Sons of the sovereign by lesser wives or concubines: Rajkumar (personal name) Shah.
Daughters of the sovereign by lesser wives or concubines: Rajkumari (personal name) Rajya Lakshmi Devi.
* note: sometimes abbreviated to "Sri Panch", meaning "five Sri".

RULES OF SUCCESSION:
Succession follows male primogeniture amongst the legitimate issue of the sovereign.

Other issue, born of morganatic marriages, classed as legitimate, but not in the line of succession (these individuals are marked as (b) in the text below). The issue of unmarried concubines, likewise, cannot succeed (these individuals are marked as (c) in the text below).

ORDERS & DECORATIONS:
See separate page - link below.

SELECT GLOSSARY:
Note: Although many of the offices and titles used in Nepal are common to India, in many instances subtle differences in meaning and function apply. Therefore, some care should be taken to ensure that the meanings that pertain in India are not assumed to apply in the kingdom.
Adhirajkumar: 'son of the ruler of rulers', or Prince. The usual title borne by the sons of a sovereign, his brothers, and paternal uncles.
Adhirajkumari: 'daughter of the ruler of rulers', or Princess. The usual title borne by the daughters of a sovereign, his sisters, and paternal aunts.
Ain Kausal: Law Council.
Ain Khana: Law Office.
Amalidar: Revenue Collector.
Ati-Gauravamya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvan-Prajatantra-Shripada: Grand Master of the Tribhuvan Order of Footprint of Democracy.
Ati-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta: Grand Master of the Most Illustrious Order of the Three Divine Powers.
Ati-Nepal-Pratap-Bhaskara: Grand Master of the Nepal Decoration of Honour.
Ati-Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu: Grand Master of the Most Puissant Order of the Gurkha Right Hand.
Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha: Grand Master of the Most Refulgent Order of the Star of Nepal.
Atirathi: Field Marshal.
Ati-Ujjwal-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada: Grand Master of the Order of the Footprint of Nepal.
Bada Maharani: the title of the principal Royal consort, or Queen.
Bada Hakim: District Governor.
Baisi: the twenty-two petty principalities in the far-western provinces, before their full integration into the kingdom of Nepal.
Bharadar: 'bearer of the burdens of the state', or Counsellor of State.
Bharadari Sabha: Council of State.
Bijuli Garad: the personal bodyguard of the Rana Prime Ministers, established by Maharaja Ranaudip Singh.
Bintipatra Niksari Adda: Supreme Court of Appeal.
Birta: lands that were conferred by the King in recognition of services, as a mark of respect or ritual gift, but which could be subdivided, sold or mortgaged.
Cand: a leaf shaped ornament set with diamonds and emeralds, used to adorn crowns and headwear. The number of cand corresponding to the number of Sri's which accompany the title of the holder: five for the King, three for the Rana Prime Minister, etc.
Chaubisi: the twenty-four petty principalities in the western provinces, before their full integration into the kingdom of Nepal.
Chautaria: title conferred on senior collateral descendants of the Royal House, originally involving administrative functions, later simply a rank and title of honour.
Chautariyani: the title of a wife of a Sri Chautaria.
Chetri: Nepalese corruption of Kshatriya, the Hindu caste to which princes, aristocrats and warriors belong.
Chobdar: Royal attendant.
Dadar: ADC to a Royal prince.
Darbar: palace or mansion.
Darsan Bhet: levy paid to superiors when an appointment or confirmation to a title or office is recived.
Devi: goddess.
Dharma Adhikar: the Chief Royal Priest, who originally also enjoyed the office of principal judicial officer or chief justice.
Dittha: civil functionary employed as a judicial or administrative officer.
Durbar: palace, audience hall, King-in-Council.
Gadi: throne.
Gaunda: the largest administrative unit during the early Rana regime, containing several principalities or districts.
Gharkhaj Adda: Public Works Office.
Hazuria General: ADC General, the chief officer deputed to keep the King under surveilance under the Rana regime.
Jagir: land granted by the state to soldiers and government servants instead of remuneration, but which they could not transfer or subdivide.
Jagirdar: holder of a jagir.
Jaj: judge.
Jangi Adda (later Jangi Bandobast Adda): War Office.
Jangi Lat: 'war lord', the term used for the Senior Western Commanding General, the active commander of the army.
Jetha: eldest.
Jyotishi: astrologers, consulted by the authorities before any major decision.
Kahila: fourth eldest.
Kaji: Minister of State, later a title of honour assigned to between four and seven individuals at any one time. Junior in rank to Sahebju, but senior to Sardar.
Kancha: chief or principal.
Kancha Sri Chautaria: Chief Chautaria.
Kapardar: Controller of the Royal Household.
Khadga Nishana Adda: the Prime Minister's Office.
Khana: office, or government department.
Khardar: secretary, legal draftsman.
Khazanchi: Treasurer.
Khilat: ceremonial robes of honour bestowed by the King as a mark of honour.
Kitab Khana: Civil and Military Registry.
Kot: military store.
Kukri: heavy, curved knife peculiar to Nepal.
Kumar: 'son', the usual title bestowed on the son-in-law of a sovereign.
Kumari Chowk: Accounts and Audit Department.
Lakshmi (or Lakshmi): goddess of prosperity.
Lal Mohur: 'red seal', used to refer to the official seal of the King and also to the edicts to which the seal is affixed.
Mahaprabhu: supreme lord, a form of address sometimes used for the King and princes of the blood-royal.
Maharajadhiraja: 'great ruler of rulers', or King.
Maharajadhiraja Walet Maharaj: 'Great Royal Heir Apparent of the King', a title used for Crown Prince Trailokya from ca. 1853, and designed to signify a rank superior to 'Yuvarajadhiraj'.
Maharaj Adhirajkumar: the usual prefix for the son of a king holding the rank and title of Sri Chautaria.
Maharathi: General.
Mahila: second eldest.
Mal Adda: Revenue Office.
Mantri: Minister of State.
Mir Munshi: from the Arabic 'Amir-i-Munshi', or commander of the secretaries, i.e. Chief Secretary of the Foreign Office.
Mir Umrao: from the Arabic 'Amir ul-Umara' or commander of commanders. A senior military officer ranking below a Sardar and charged with the command of a fort and surrounding territories, the training and equipment of soldiers and the supply of materiel.
Mukhtiyar: a title of Persian origin meaning 'he who is competant to act' or 'guardian'. Chief Minister or head of the civil administration, first created in 1806 but later superseded by pradhan mantri. Office held by the second most senior military officer in the hierarchy, during the Rana regime.
Muluki Adda (later Muluki Bandobast Adda): State (i.e. Home) Office.
Muluki Khana: State Treasury.
Munshi Khana: Foreign Office.
Naba Yuvaraj: 'young crown prince', or Heir Presumptive. The usual title for the eldest son of the Heir Apparent.
Nayab: the usual title for Regent, before 1806. Taken from the Mughal term 'naib', meaning deputy or lieutenant.
Nazzar: a present or offering, usually gold coins, given by an inferior to his superior.
Panch: 'five' of 'five times', a reference to the King or Royal family, from the Royal honorific style 'Sri Panch' or 'Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri'.
Parama-Gaurabmaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvana-Prajatantra-Shripada: Sovereign of the Tribhuvan Order of the Footprint of Democracy.
Parama-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta: Sovereign of the Order of the Three Divine Powers.
Parama-Nepal-Pratap-Bhaskara: Sovereign of the Nepal Decoration of Honour.
Parama-Ojaswi-Rajanyako-Manapadvi: Sovereign of the Most Glorious Order of the Ojaswi Rajanya.
Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta: Sovereign of the Order of Om Ram Patta.
Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha: Sovereign of the Most Refulgent Order of the Star of Nepal.
Parama Senadhipati: Supreme Commander-in-Chief.
Parama-Suprasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu: Sovereign of the Most Puissant Order of the Gurkha Right Hand.
Parama-Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada: Sovereign of the Order of the Footprint of Nepal.
Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta: Grand Master of the Order of Om Ram Patta.
Pradhan Mantri: Prime Minister.
Pradhan Senadhipati: Chief of Staff.
Pridhuladhisha: Grand Master of the Royal Orders.
Raj: principality, royal.
Raj Guru: spritual counsellor to the King.
Raja: title of a vassal or subordinate ruler.
Rajkumar: 'royal son', title borne by the sons of a Raja and by the sons of a Nepalese King by a lesser wife or concubine.
Rajkumari: 'royal daughter', title borne by the daughters of a Raja and by the daughter of a Nepalese King by a lesser wife or concubine.
Rajpratinidhi: Regent.
Rajya: vassal principality, a term also applied to the property holdings of certain vassal rulers, but which could not be subdivided, sold or mortgaged.
Rajya Lakshmi (also Laxmi, or Luxmi): title borne as a suffix by female members of the junior branches of the Royal clan, or female members of the Rana family of Lambjang and Kaski, by birth or equal marriage.
Rajya Lakshmi Devi (also Laxmi, or Luxmi): title borne as a suffix by a princess of the Royal Family, by birth or equal marriage.
Ramadhipati: sovereign.
Rana: title borne as a suffix by the male-line descendants of the former hereditary Prime Ministers of Nepal and Maharajas of Lambjang and Kaski, frequently mistaken as their surname.
Rathi: Lieutenant-General.
Sadar Dafdar Khana: Civil Lands Office.
Sahayakrathi: Brigadier-General.
Sahibju: title of honour conferred on certain senior members of the Royal clan.
Sahila: third eldest.
Sarbangamaphi rajya: vassal principality where the ruler retained the land revenue, and other taxes, collected within his territory.
Sardar: originally a military title equivalent to General and assigned to four individuals at any one time, later a title of honour conferred on both military and civil officials, junior in rank to Kaji.
Senadhipati: Commander-in-Chief.
Sera Fera-ko Adda: the office administering the private lands of the royal family.
Shah (or Shaha): title borne by the Kings of Nepal and their male-line descendants. Originally conferred as a title by the Muslim King of Delhi on Kulananda Khan, after he made himself ruler of Kaski. Also borne by several families descended from rulers of certain vassal principalities.
Shahajada: 'Shah's son', or Prince. The usual title borne by the grandsons and male of a sovereign, in the male line. Taken from the Mughal title Shahzada meaning 'king's son'.
Shahajadi: 'Shah's daughter', or Princess. The usual title borne by the granddaughters and female descendants of a sovereign, in the male line. Taken from the Mughal title Shahzada meaning 'king's daughter'.
Sipahi: 'sepoy', i.e. soldier.
Sircar: the government, the state.
Sri: an honorific placed before a name or title to enhance the holder's dignity.
Subha: a civil title conferred on subordinate officials, junior in rank to Sardar.
Sunnad: Royal Warrant. A document or parchment conferring titles, emoluments, privileges, office, or land revenue rights.
Taksari: Master of the Mint, an officer also responsible for weights and measures, customs collection, etc.
Teen: 'thrice', a reference to the Rana Prime Minister or his family, from his honorific style 'Sri Teen' or 'Sri Sri Sri'.
Teen Chand: the headress of the Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski.
Thahila: fifth eldest.
Thakuri: one who belongs to or descends from the caste of ruling families.
Thekka rajya: vassal principality, following unification, in which the ruler farmed the revenues of his principality, from which he remitted a fixed amount to the central government.
Tower: widowed, from the English Dowager.
Top Khana: armoury.
Uparathi: Major-General.
Vaidya: government or army traditional physician.
Vakil: diplomatic representatives posted to Calcutta or Lhasa.
Walet: alternative title for Heir Apparent, first used Crown Prince Trailokya in the middle of the nineteenth century and taken from the Mughal title 'Vali Ahad' meaning 'successor by virtue of a covenant'.
Yuvarajadhiraj: Heir Apparent, Crown Prince.
Yuvarajadhiraji: Crown Princess.
Yuvarajkumar: Prince, the usual title for the younger sons of the Crown Prince.
Yuvarajkumari: Princess, the usual title for the daughters of the Crown Prince.
Zamindar: landholder.
Zilla: administrative unit in the Terai and grouped into circles or zones, each governed by a Bada Hakim.

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SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Casey Bazewick.
Torkel Nybakk Kvaal.
Father Lawrence Ober, SJ.
Stephen Ruelberg.

MUSTANG

BRIEF HISTORY

The ancient principality of Mustang straddles the border of Nepal and Tibet. Mustang is actually a Nepalese corruption of sMan-thang (pronounced Moo-stang), the capital of Lo, sometimes referred to as Lo Manthang. The ruler is styled Raja of Mustang by the Nepalese, and Lo sGyal-po in Tibetan. Although the history of the state is shrouded in myth and legend, early historical references can be dated from the 8^th century AD.

The ruling family descends from Shres-rab bla-ma, a military commander and provincial commissioner of Lo for the Gung-thang kings. He held a semi-independent status, which allowed him to secure the government for his lineal descendants. Ama-dPal, the grandson of Shres-rab bla-ma, consolidated his power and extend his influence over a wide region in western Tibet, eventually establishing his own kingdom with the approval of his Gung-thang overlords. He was willingly recognised as an independent ruler, with the title of Chos-rgyal.

Ama-dPal's successors continued to rule independently until the second quarter of the sixteenth century. After many battles and countless incursions, the neighbouring principality of Jumla established control over Lo, during the reign of the fourth ruler, mGon-po rgyal-myshan. For a brief period after his death, no paramount ruler was recognised. The Jumla rajas divided the principality amongst regional commissioners and governors, these offices filled by various members of the Lo ruling family.

rGya-hor-dpal-bzang, grandson of mGon-po rgyal-myshan, recovered a measure of independence from Jumla and was recognised as Chos-rgyal, ca. 1560. However, his brother and successor succumbed to Jumla rule once more, and his descendants continued as vassals for the next century.

The vassal rulers of Lo made several valiant attempts at re-establishing their independence, but never actually succeeded. Their final chance came in 1788 when the Nepalese Regent, Prince Bahadur Shah, requested an alliance to complete his plans for unifying Nepal. He needed the help of dBang-rgyal rDo-rje to subdue the Raja of Jumla. After the successful completion of the war, the ruler of Lo accepted Nepalese sovereignty, securing the return of territories which had been annexed outright by Jumla. He became a tributary ruler of the Maharajadhiraja of Nepal, received a crown and other royal insignia, a large measure of self-government and the hereditary title of Raja of Mustang. For his achievement in delivering Lo from Jumla, dBang-rgyal rDo-rje is recognised as Chos-rgyal by his people. The last of his line to be so styled.

The government of Lo remained relatively free of interference from Katmandu for the next eighty years. However, the increasing centralisation under the Rana regime after 1846, together with mounting tensions between Nepal and Tibet, meant that the central government took increasing interest in exercising control. Nevertheless, Lo continued to manage its own affairs, retaining a large degree of local autonomy throughout the regime. After the revolution of 1951, the central authorities increased their control, banning a number of cultural and religious activities. The Chinese conquest of Tibet increased tensions right along the Himalayan border. After the Dilai Lama fled to India, many of his supported established themselves there, with the Khampa continuing guerrilla operations across the border. The Nepalese consequently closed off the region in an attempt to deal with these issues.

In 1961, the central government abolished the remaining principalities and vassal states. Although, the Rajas of the major states were permitted to retain their titles for three generations. The reigning ruler, A-ham bsTan-'dzin 'Jam-dpal dgra-'drul, fell into this category. His youngest son, the present ruler, A-ham 'Jigs-med dpal'bar, succeeded him in 1964. Despite the many changes in his official status, he retains a very high degree of influence in religious, cultural and community affairs. His status amongst his people remains undiminished. Indeed, the increasing interest of foreign travellers in Lo's culture, religion, and history, has enhanced his status considerably. Tourism and trekking have mushroomed, with the prince and his heir, travelling abroad for the first time in history.

STYLES & TITLES:
The ruling prince: A-ham (personal name), Lo rGyal-po or Sri Sri Raja (personal name) Bista*, Raja of Mustang, with the style of His Highness.
The consort of the ruling prince: rGyal-mo (personal name) or Rani Sahiba (personal name) Bista*, with the style of Her Highness.
The Heir Apparent: rGyal-chung (personal name).
The sons of the ruling prince: rGyal-sras (personal name).

* The surname, or caste name, "Bista" has been adopted by the present Raja and his family, including his wife, siblings and their descendants.

RULES OF SUCCESSION:
Male primogeniture, amongst the legitimate male issue of the ruler. According to tradition, the ruler may adopt an heir from amongst the near male relatives of his family, if he fails to produce legitimate sons. However, in these instances the succession is not automatic, and requires approval from the council of senior ministers and advisers.

ORDERS & DECORATIONS:
None known.

SELECET GLOSSARY:
A-ham: vassal ruler, (ruling) prince
Blon-chen: chief minister.
Bu sgos: guardian of a minor gate of the palace.
Chos-rgyal: Tibetan term for an independent ruler.
dMag-dpon: general, military commander.
Drung-pa chen-po: 'senior authority', a designation for a regent or prince exercising executive power while a rGyal-po reigned.
Khri-dpon: Regional Commissioner.
lHa-dpon: Head of Religious Affairs.
rDzong-dpon: Military Commissioner.
rGyal-ba sgos: guardian of a major gate of the palace.
rGyal-chung: deputy ruler, or heir apparent.
rGyal-po: precious ruler, or Raja.
rGyal-mo: consort of the ruler, or Rani.
rGyal-sa: Royal capital.
rGyal-sras, son of the ruler, or prince.
sDe-pa bar-pa: 'middle commissioner'.
sDe-pa chung- pa: 'junior commissioner'.
Tsho-dpon: commissioner of a small district.
Yab-rGyal-po: title for a ruler who had abdicated executive power to another, but continued to reign.
Zhabs-drung: Royal Abbot of a monastery.

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SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Kunsang Yangotsang.

MUSTANG

GENEALOGY

dMag-dpon Shres-rab bla-ma ("sixth successor of the dynasty of Nam-lha Mi-rje Gung-rgyal"), belived to be a descendant of dMag-dPon Byir-ma, sometime provincial governor of Kailash under the Gung-thang kings. A military commander in the service of Gung-thang, he was appointed rDzong-dpon of Lo, but ruled virtually independently. Retired after 1380. He had issue, two sons:

• 1) Khri-dpon Byir-ma.
• 2) dPon-po Tshang Chos-skyong-'bum. Succeeded his father as rDzong-dpon of Lo after 1380. Served under bSod-nams-lde of Gun-thang, in his re-conquest of Purang in the 1390s. Recognised as vassal ruler of the area, including Lo, Nar, Nyishang, Manang, Phug, and Nubri. He d. ca. 1425, having had issue, two sons:
  • a) Mi-dpon bKra-shis-bzang-po.
  • b) dBang-phyug yon-tan, who became Chos-rgyal Ama-dPal bzang-po rgyal-mtshan, Lo rGyal-po - see below.

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1440 - 1447 Chos-rgyal Ama-dPal bzang-po rgyal-mtshan, Lo rGyal-po. b. 1387, as dBang-phyug yon-tan, younger son of dPon-po Tshang-chos-skyong-'bum, rDzong-dpon of Lo. Succeeded his father as rDzong-dpon ca. 1425. Ordained as a monk in 1427 when he assumed the name Ama-dPal bzang-po rgyal-mtshan. Defeated the Zhang-pa army, declared his independence and enthroned as rGyal-po 1440. Recognised willingly as and independent ruler by the Gung-thung king, and assumed the title of Chos-rgyal. Transferred his capital from Tsarang to sMonthang, which he established as his rGyal-sa. Conquered and subjugated Guge and Purang, in western Tibet. Founded the Thub-bstan bshad-'grub dar-rgyas-gling Monastery at Tsarang, which accommodated over 2,000 resident monks and served as a major centre of religious learning and worship. Venerated as a Bodhisattva by his people. He d. at the bKra-shis dge-'phel Palace, sMonthang, 1447, having had issue, three sons:

• 1) Chos-rgyal bKra-shis bzang-po [A-mgon] [Tenzing Zampo], Lo rGyal-po - see below.
• 2) dMag-dpon Donyod-rDo-rje [A-mogha] [Amigharajra]. b. ca. 1421, educ. privately. C-in-C with the rank and title of dMag-dpon before 1446. He d. 1482.
• 3) rGyal-sras Kun-dga 'rgyal-mtshan [A-phan], educ. privately. Zhabs-drung of Tsarang Monastery.
• 4) rGyal-sras Rin-chen-bzang-po [A-rgyal], educ. privately. A monk.

 

1447 - 1482 Chos-rgyal bKra-shis bzang-po [A-mgon] [Tenzing Zampo], Lo rGyal-po. b. 1419, eldest son of Chos-rgyal Ama-dPal bzang-po rgyal-mtshan [rDzong-dpon], Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 1447. An enlightened ruler, who patronised literature and religion, reorganised the administration and developed the economic welfare of the kingdom, during a reign that was largely peaceful and prosperous. He ca. 1482, having had issue, four sons:

• 1) Chos-rgyal bKra-shis-mgon [Tshang-chen-bKra-shis-mgon-dpal-bzang-po] [A-ham], Lo rGyal-po - see below.
• 2) rGyal-sras A-mchog seng-ge rDo-rje-brtan-pa [A-seng], educ. privately. Appointed as sDe-pa bar-pa. m. before 1497, a princess of Gu-ge. He d. after 1503.
• 3) rGyal-sras mNyams-med bSod-nams Ihun-grub [Glo-bo-mkhan-chen]. b. 1456, educ. privately. Zhabs-drung of Tsarang Monastery. One of the most renowned religious leaders and scholars of his age, who was honoured with the title of Glo-bo-mkhan-chen=Mhasthavira or "great abbot". He d. 1532.
• 4) rGyal-sras bDe-legs rgya-mtsho'i-dpal-mnga'-ba [bDe-rgyam-pa], educ. privately. Became a monk in early life but later renounced celibacy. Appointed as sDe-pa chung-pa. Governor of Purang and rGyal-ti. He d. after 1503.

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1482 - 1513 Chos-rgyal bKra-shis-mgon [Tshang-chen-bKra-shis-mgon-dpal-bzang-po], Lo rGyal-po. b. before 1445, eldest son of Chos-rgyal bKra-shis bzang-po [A-mgon] [Tenzing Zampo], Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Appointed as Heir Apparent with the title of rGyal-chung. Served as Drung-pa chen-po during his father's retreats to monasteries. Succeeded on the death of his father, ca. 1482. He d. ca. 1513, having had issue, three sons:

• 1) rGyal-sras Blo-gros-rgyal-mtshan, educ. privately. A monk. Zhabs-drung of Tsarang Monastery.
• 2) A-ham mGon-po rgyal-myshan Grags-pa-mtha'-yas, Lo rGyal-po - see below.
• 3) rGyal-sras rGyal-po brTan-pa'i rgya-mtsho, educ. privately. sDe-pa (of Gelung and Gami?) ca. 1544. m. a joint wife with his elder brother, A-ham mGon-po rgyal-myshan Grags-pa-mtha'-yas, Lo rGyal-po. He had issue, a son:
  • a)  'Jam-dbyangs-rin-chen rgyal-mchan-dpal-bzagpo [A-drung], educ. privately. sDe-pa (of Gelung and Gami?). A former monk, who later left the order, married and had issue, one son:
    • i) Chos-dpal bzang-po, educ. privately. A monk.

 

1513  A-ham mGon-po rgyal-myshan Grags-pa-mtha'-yas, Lo rGyal-po, second son of Chos-rgyal bKra-shis-mgon-dpal-dzang-po [Tshang-chen-bKra-shis-mgnon], Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, ca. 1513. The growing power of Jumla saw a contraction of his hegemony to little more than the traditional areas of Lo, eventually losing his independence ca. 1544. m. a joint wife with his younger brother, rGyal-sras rGyal-po brTan-pa'i rgya-mtsho. He had issue, three sons:

• 1) rGyal-sras dKra-shis stob-rgyas [bKra-shis stog-rgyal]. Appointed as Khri-thog-pa under the Jumla authorities. He had issue, two sons:
  • a) Chos-rgyal A-ham rGya-hor-dpal-bzang, Lo rGyal-po - see below.
  • b) A-ham bSod-nams bKra-shis-'od-'bar, Lo rGyal-po - see below.
• 2) rGyal-sras Kun-dga'-blo-gros, educ. privately. Appointed as sDe-pa under the Jumla authorities.
• 3) rGyal-sras bSod-nams dPal-'bar, educ. privately. A monk. Appointed as Chos-mdzad.

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1544 - 1560 Interregnum, Lo divided into separate districts ruled by the sons of mGon-po rgyal-myshan Grags-pa-mtha'-yas, under Jumla sovereignty until ca. 1560.

 

1560 - 15xx Chos-rgyal A-ham rGya-hor-dpal-bzang, Lo rGyal-po, elder son of rGyal-sras dKra-shis stob-rgyas [bKra-shis stog-rgyal], educ. privately. Appointed as Khri-thog-pa under the Jumla authorities. Succeeded is re-establishing the principality, ca. 1560. A great patron of literature, religious sculpture and the building of stupas. m. a joint wife with his younger brother, sDe-pa bKra-shis-'od-'bar [bSod-nams bKra-shis] [A-ham rGyal-po]. He d.s.p.

 

15xx - 1580 A-ham bSod-nams bKra-shis-'od-'bar, Lo rGyal-po, younger son of Khri-thog-pa dKra-shis stob-rgyas [bKra-shis stog-rgyal], educ. privately. Appointed as sDe-pa by his elder brother ca. 1560. Succeeded on his death. m. a joint wife with his elder brother. He d. ca. 1580, having had issue, three sons:

• 1) rGyal-sras 'Jams-dbyangs-pa, educ. privately. Zhabs-drung of Tsarang Monastery.
• 2) A-ham Don-grub-rDo-rje, Lo rGyal-po - see below.
• 3) rGyal-sras Rab-brtan ['O-Lo], educ. privately. Appointed as sDe-pa by his elder brother. He d. at Dolpo, spring 1591.

 

1580 - 1594 A-ham Don-grub-rDo-rje, Lo rGyal-po, second son of A-ham bSod-nams bKra-shis-'od-'bar, Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father ca. 1580. He did much to revive the fortunes of the state, constructed palaces and strong forts, and recovered authority over Serib, Gelung and Khangkar. He d. 1594, having had issue, two sons:

• 1) A-ham dSam-grub rDo-rje, Lo rGyal-po - see below.
• 2) rGyal-sras bSod-nams dpal-'byor-bzang-po, educ. privately. A monk. Zhabs-drung.

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1594 - 1609 A-ham dSam-grub rDo-rje, Lo rGyal-po, eldest son of A-ham Don-grub-rDo-rje, Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father 1594. He d. 1609, having had issue, an only surviving son:

• 1) A-ham A-mgon dSam-grub rab-brtan phyogs-thams-cad-las rnam-par rgyal-ba, Lo rGyal-po - see below.

 

1609 - 1655 A-ham A-mgon dSam-grub rab-brtan phyogs-thams-cad-las rnam-par rgyal-ba, Lo rGyal-po, only surviving son of A-ham dSam-grub rDo-rje, Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father 1609. Abdicated in favour of his third son, 1655. m. Nyi-zla rGlay-mo (d. after 1663), a princess from Ladakh. He d. after 1663, having had issue, four sons:

• 1) rGyal-sras Phun-tshogs rab-brtan. b. 1635, educ. privately. A monk. Zhabs-drung. He d. 1685.
• 2) rGyal-sras 'Jam-dbyangs bSod-nams bstan-'dzin-dbang-po, educ. privately. A monk. Zhabs-drung.
• 3) A-ham Sa-dbang dSam-grub dPal-'bar, Lo rGyal-po - see below.
• 4) Mi-dbang Sa-dbang Brtan-pa'i-rdo-je [A-mchog], educ. privately. Deputy ruler with the titles of Mi-dbang (lord of the earth) and Sa-dbang (lord of beings).

 

1656 - 1710 A-ham Sa-dbang dSam-grub dPal-'bar, Lo rGyal-po. b. ca. 1639, third son of A-ham dSam-grub rab-brtan phyogs-thams-cad-las rnam-par rgyal-ba [A-mgon], Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father 1655. Fought several wars against Jumla, regaining his independence through military help from Ladakh several times during his reign. Lost the Thak-Panchgaun region to Parvat in 1687. Abdicated in favour of his son 1710. He had issue, an only son:

• 1) A-ham Tshe-dbang-Ihun-grub [Phun-tsong-gtsug-rgyam nor-bu] [Amgon Tshe-dbang-bsam-grub], Lo rGyal-po - see below.

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1711 - 1723 A-ham Tshe-dbang-Ihun-grub [Phun-tsong-gtsug-rgyam nor-bu] [Amgon Tshe-dbang-bsam-grub], Lo rGyal-po, only son of A-ham [Sa-dbang dSam-grub dPal-'bar], Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Succeeded on the abdication of his father 1710. He d. before 1725, having had issue, five sons and a daughter:

• 1) A-ham bKra-shis rnam-rgyal, Lo rGyal-po - see below.
• 2) "Zhabs-drung sprul-pa'I-sku" (=incarnate monk). Personal name unknown.
• 3) Zhur (illegit?).
• 4) Chos (illegit?).
• 5) Kha-shas (illegit?).
• 1) Princess Nyi-zla dbang-mo. m. ca. 1722 (div. ca. 1725), bDe-skyong rnam-rgyal, King of Ladakh, son of Nyi-ma rnam-rgyal, King of Ladakh.
• 2) Princess Su-ga-siddhi.

 

1723 - 1728 A-ham bKra-shis rnam-rgyal, Lo rGyal-po, eldest son of A-ham Tshe-dbang Ihun-grub [Phun-tsong-gtsug-rgyam nor-bu] [Amgon Tshe-dbang-bsam-grub], Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. m. ca. 1722, Nor-dzin bde-legs dbang-mo (d. after 1735), Regent for her son 1728-1734, daughter of Nyi-ma rnam-rgyal, King of Ladakh. He d. ca. 1728, having had issue, one son and one daughter:

• 1) Amgon bSod-nams bsTan-'dzin dbang-rgyal, Lo rGyal-po - see below.
• 1) Kun-dga'-'chi-med-dpal-'dren-bzang-mo [dpal-'dren-dbang-mo] "mChog-sprul rJe-btsun-ma Zabs-drung" (=incarnate nun).

 

1728 - 1750 Amgon bSod-nams bsTan-'dzin dbang-rgyal, Lo rGyal-po, only surviving son of A-ham bKra-shis nam-rgyal, Lo rGyal-po. b. ca. 1717, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father 1728. Reigned under the regency of his mother, until he came of age and assumed full ruling powers, 1734. m. ca. 1734, He d. ca. 1750, having had issue, one son:

• 1) A-ham [Chos-rgyal dBang-rgyal rDo-rje, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Wanggyal Dorje, Raja of Mustang] - see below.

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1760 - 1797 A-ham [Chos-rgyal dBang-rgyal rDo-rje], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Wanggyal Dorje, Raja of Mustang]. b. ca. 1738, only surviving son of Amgon bSod-nams-bsTan-'dzin dbang-rgyal, Lo rGyal-po, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father ca. 1750. Entered into an alliance with the Nepalese to defeat his overlord, the Raja of Jumla, in 1788. Accepted Nepalese sovereignty in 1790, and secured the return of lands annexed by Jumli, including lower Lo, Manang, Nyishang, Phug, Nubri, Rui, Namjar, and Dolpo. Thereafter recognised as a tributary ruler (sirobujhaunya rajya) with the hereditary title of Raja of Mustang. Received a crown recognising his new status from the Maharajadhiraja of Nepal. Granted a gold and plumed crown by the Emperor of China, now forming part of the rTog-gsum or regalia of the principality. He was a religious and cultural reformer who renovated monasteries and monuments, built several temples and a modern palace, and invited learned lamas to settle in Lo. He d. 1797, having had issue, three sons:

• 1) A-ham bKra-shis-snying-po phyogs-las-mam-par-rgyal-ba'i-sde, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Krathis Nyingpo, Raja of Mustang] - see below.
• 2) rGyal-sras sPrul-pa'i-sku rDo-rje-'phrin-las, educ. privately. A monk. Zhabs-drung. He had issue, a son:
  • a) A-ham 'Jam-dpal-dgra-'dul [Theg-mog-seng-ge], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Jampal Traldus, Raja of Mustang] - see below.
• 3) rGyal-sras sDe-pa 'Che-med phan-bde'i-snying-po, educ. privately.

 

1797 - 1815 A-ham bKra-shis-snying-po phyogs-las-mam-par-rgyal-ba'i-sde, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Krathis Nyingpo, Raja of Mustang], eldest son of A-ham [Chos-rgyal dBang-rgyal rDo-rje], Lo rGyal-po [Raja of Mustang], educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father 1797. Abdicated 1815. He had issue, a son:

• 1) rGyal-sras 'Jam-dpal rDo-rje.

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1815 - 1837 A-ham 'Jam-dpal-dgra-'dul [Theg-mchog-seng-ge], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Jampal Traldus, Raja of Mustang], only son of sPrul-pa'i-sku rDo-rje-'prin-las, Zhabs-drung, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his paternal uncle, 1815. A religious minded man who spent long hours meditating with his Lamas in remote caves and other holy places. m. rGyal-mo Padma bu-khrid (d. after 1857), a highly educated who assisted her husband and son in the government and visited Katmandu on his behalf several times, from the family of the rNying-ma-pa Master, Rig-'dzin rGod-kyi idem-khru-can, of g'Tsand-phu Bla-brang, in Shigatse. He d. at Monthong Palace, 1837, having had issue, an only surviving son:

• 1) A-ham Kun-dra'-nor-bu, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Kunga Norbu, Raja of Mustang] - see below.

 

1837 - 1857 A-ham Kun-dga'-nor-bu, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Kunga Norbu, Raja of Mustang], only surviving son of A-ham 'Jam-dpal-dgra-'dul [Theg-mog-seng-ge], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Jampal Traldus, Raja of Mustang], educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 1837. Served in the Nepalese War against Tibet in 1855. m. rGyal-mo bKra-shis bu-khrid, a lady from a noble Tibetan family. He d. 1857, having had issue, three sons:

• 1) A-ham 'Jam-dbyangs dbang-dus [Khams-gsum dbang-dus], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Jamyang Wangdi, Raja of Mustang] - see below.
• 2) A-ham dNgos-grub dPal-'bar, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Siddhisrjvala, Raja of Mustang] - see below.
• 3) rGyal-sras Sa-dbang dBang-rgyal-nor-bu, Lama of Tsarang, educ. privately. m. m. rGyal-mo Tshe-mchog sGrol-ma (d. suddenly, at Montsong Palace, winter 1871), Regent 1863-1868, widow of his elder brother, A-ham 'Jam-dbyangs dbang-dus [Khams-gsum dbang-dus], Lo rGyal-po. He d. before 1893, having had issue, three sons:
  • a) A-ham 'Jam-dbyangs-rgyal-mtshan ['Jam-dbyangs-dPal-'bar], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Raja Jamyang Palbar, Raja of Mustang] - see below.
  • b) sKu-zhabs dBang-rgyal-dPal-'bar, educ. privately. Minister of State 1894. Rebelled against his brother.
  • c) sKu-zhabs Rab-rgyas-dPal-'bar, educ. privately. Minister of State 1894.

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1857 - 1863 A-ham 'Jam-dbyangs dbang-dus [Khams-gsum dbang-dus], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Jamyang Wangdi, Raja of Mustang], eldest son of A-ham Kun-dga'-nor-bu, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Kunga Norbu, Raja of Mustang], educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 1857. Reigned under the regency of his mother. Never installed or crowned and thus addressed in some local chronicles as rGyal-sras (prince) only. m. rGyal-mo Tshe-mchog sGrol-ma (m. second, her brother-in-law, the Lama of Tsarang, and d. suddenly, at Montsong Palace, winter 1871), Regent for her brother-in-law 1863-1868. He d.s.p. at the Monthong Palace, 1863.

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1863 - 1893 A-ham dNgos-grub-dPal-'bar, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Ngodup Palbar alias Siddhisrjvala, Raja of Mustang], second son of A-ham Kun-dga'-nor-bu, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Kunga Norbu, Raja of Mustang], educ. privately. Became a monk in early life, rising to the office of Tsarang Zhabs-drung. Succeeded on the death of his elder brother, and gave up his monastic life, 1863. Reigned under the regency of his sister-in-law 1863-1868. Came of age and assumed full ruling powers, 1868. He d.s.p. in late 1893.

 

1893 - 1935 A-ham 'Jam-dbyangs-rgyal-mtshan] ['Jam-dybangs-dPal-'bar], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Raja Jamyang Palbar, Raja of Mustang], son of Sa-dbang dBang-rgyal-nor-bu, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his paternal uncle, 1893. He d. at the Monthong Palace, 1935, having had issue, two sons:

• 1) Captain rGyal-chung 'Jam-dbyangs dbang-dus dPal-'bar. Appointed as Heir Apparent by his father, invested with the title of rGyal-chung, and recognised by the Nepalese authorities. Hon. Capt. Nepalese Army. He d.v.p.
• 2) H.H. A-ham bsTan-'dzin 'jam-dpal dgra-'drul, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Angun Tenzing Trandul, Raja of Mustang] - see below.

 

1935 - 1955 A-ham bsTan-'dzin 'jam-dpal dgra-'drul, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Angun Tenzing Trandul, Raja of Mustang] (first time) - see below.

 

1955 - 1958 Captain H.H. A-ham dBang-dus snying-po, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Raja Angdu Nyingpo, Raja of Mustang], eldest son of Colonel H.H. A-ham bsTan-'dzin 'jam-dpal dgra-'drul], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Angun Tenzing Trandul, Raja of Mustang], educ. privately. Appointed as Heir Apparent by his father and invested with the title of rGyal-chung. Succeeded on the abdication of his father, 1955. Hon. Capt. Royal Nepalese Army 1955. Rcvd: Coron. medal (1956). He d. at the Monthong Palace, 1958, having had issue, two daughters:

• 1) The eldest daughter. m. ...
• 2) Chimi Dolkar Bista. m. a Tibetan merchant. She had issue, two sons:
  • a) ... m. a daughter of a Bhutanese nobleman.

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1935 - 1955 & 1958 - 1964 Colonel H.H. A-ham bsTan-'dzin 'Jam-dpal dgra-'drul, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Angun Tenzing Trandul, Raja of Mustang]. b. at the Monthong Palace, 1923, younger son of A-ham 'Jam-dbyangs-rgyal-mtshan] ['Jam-dyangs-dPal-'bar], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Raja Jambian Pelbar, Raja of Mustang], educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 1935. Abdicated in favour of his eldest son, 1955. Resumed the throne after his death 1958. Mbr. Raj Sabha and Co-ordinator of local panchayats 1962-1964. Hon. Col. Royal Nepalese Army 1958. m. Rani Kelsang Choeden, of he Zhalu Kushang family of the Che clan, elder sister of H.E. Ngawang Khyenrab Thupten Lekshe Gyatso, 18^th Chogye Trichen Rinpoche, of the Phenpo Nalanda Monastery in Tibet. He d. at Phre-mkhar Palace, 1964, having had issue, three sons and five daughters, including:

• 1) A-ham dBang-dus snying-po, Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Raja Angdu Nyingpo, Raja of Mustang] - see above.
• 2) Ngag-dbang 'Jigs-med thub-bstan rgya-mtsho. Became a monk and rose to be Zhabs-drung of the Royal Monastery at Tsarang. m. (first) a lady from a noble family in Tsarang, who died young. m. (second) at Dolpo, ca. 1979, �(Diki Dolkar Bista?). He d. at Phre-mkhar Palace, 2000, having had issue, one son by his first and one daughter by his second wife:
  • a) rGyal-chung 'Jig-med seng-ge dPal-'bar [Zingme Singhe Prabal Bista]. b. 1957 (s/o the first wife). Adopted by his paternal uncle the Raja and appointed as Heir Apparent with the title of rGyal-chung, September 2004. A businessman and social worker in Katmandu. Treasurer-Chair. Nabatame Memorial Trust & Peace Institute of Nepal. Dir. Royal Mustang Excursions since 1994. m. a  lady from a noble Tibetan family. He has issue, including:
    • i) a son b. at Katmandu, after 1988.
  • a) A d/o the second wife.
• 3) A-ham 'Jigs-med dpal'bar ['Jig-med rdo-rji dgra-'drul], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Raja Jigme Dorje Trandul, Raja of Mustang] - see below.
• 1) Dechen Bista. m. �Bista. She had issue, a son:
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• 2) �Bista. m. Lobsang Bista (m. second, Tsela - see below). She had issue, one son:
  • a) Rigzin Dorji Bista [Tulku].
• 3) Tsela Bista. b. after 1931. m. Lobsang Bista, widower of her elder sister. She had issue, two sons and one daughter:
  • a) Tsewang Jordhen Bista. b. at Tsarang, 1971. Dir. Royal Mustang Excursions since 1994, Sec. Lo-Gyalpo Jigme Fndn., etc.
  • b) Shabdrung Rinpoche [Makar].
  • a) Lhawang Bista [Maya]. Chair. Tsarang Village Development Cttee. (VDC).
• 4) Thongjur Bista. m. Gyurmey Bista. She had issue, three sons and a daughter:
  • a) Jigme Wangyal Bista.
  • b) Gompo Bista.
  • c) Shabdrung Ngawang Khyenrab, Rinchen Paljor Rinpoche. b. at Lo-Tsarang, 1971, educ. Lumbini Monastery, Sakya Inst. and Sakya Coll. (BA), Dehra Dun, India. Named Rinchen Paljor 1977, and Ngawang Rinchen Paljor 1979, and enthroned as Shabdrung Ngawang Rinchen Paljor Rinpoche 1992.
  • a) Rigzin Wangmo Bista [Nono].
• 5) Karsang Bista. m. Pema Rigzin Bista. She had issue, two sons and a daughter:
  • a) �Bista.
  • b) Thokmey Bista.
  • a) Tsering Dolkar. m. Tsampa Wangyal Thakuri, head Lama of Muktinath Gompa.

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1964 -  Lieutenant-Colonel H.H. A-ham 'Jigs-med dpal'bar ['Jig-med rdo-rji dgra-'drul], Lo rGyal-po [The Rt. Hon. Sri Sri Raja Jigme Prabal Bista, Raja of Mustang]. b. at the Monthong Palace, 1930, third and youngest son of Colonel H.H. A-ham bsTan-'dzin 'jam-dpal dgra-'drul], Lo rGyal-po [Sri Sri Sri Raja Angun Tenzing Trandul, Raja of Mustang], by his wife, educ. privately and at Shigatse, Tibet. Appointed as Heir Apparent by his father, invested with the title of rGyal-chung in 1959 (recognised by the Nepalese authorities). Succeeded on the death of his father as Head of the Royal House of Lo and to the titular rank and dignity of Lo rGyal-po and Raja of Mustang, 1964. Mbr. Raj Sabha 1964-1990. Hon. Lieut-Col. Royal Nepalese Army 1964. Rcvd: Coron. medals (1975 and 2002). m. at Shigatse, Tibet, 195x, H.H. rGyal-mo Srid-sgrol dPal-'bar [Rani Sahiba Sidol Palbar Bista], a  lady from a noble family of Shigatse, Tibet. He had issue, an only son who died aged eight years, and subsequently adopted his nephew, the son of his elder brother, as his own son and heir - see above.

 

 

NEPAL

Lambjang and Kaski

BRIEF HISTORY

The fortunes of the family were established by Jang Bahadur Kunwar Rana and his brothers. They secured the Prime Ministership for Jang Bahadur in 1846, following yet another one of Nepal's bloody coups. After a ten year period in office, he retired in 1856, receiving the hereditary title of Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski for his services. However, his retirement did not last long and he returned to power in 1857. Thereafter, he was able to consolidate his position, laying the foundations of a military oligarchy, which lasted for a century. The offices of Prime Minister, Supreme Commander-in-Chief, and all the senior military appointments made hereditary within his family. These offices, as well as the title of Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, ceased to be hereditary within the Rana family after the 1951. However, the family, which is now very numerous, remains very powerful within Nepal and continues to play an important role in many areas of national life. Intermarriage with the Royal House is quite common, the present Queen and the consorts of several princes provide prominent examples. The family is also closely connected by marriage to many of the Hindu princely houses of India.

STYLES AND TITLES:

The head of the family: Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi (any orders of chivalry) Sri Sri Sri¹ Maharaja (given name) Shamsher Jang² Bahadur Rana³, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, Prime Minister and Supreme Commander-in- Chief of Nepal, with the military rank of Field Marshal and the style of His Highness.

The chief wife of the Maharaja: Sri Sri Sri Bada Maharani (given name) Rajya Lakshmi Kumari Devi, with the style of Her Highness.

The second wife of the Maharaja: Sri Sri Sri Kancha Maharani (given name) Rajya Lakshmi Kumari Devi, with the style of Her Highness.

The third wife of the Maharaja: Sri Sri Sri Sahila Maharani (given name) Kumari Rajya Lakshmi Devi, with the style of Her Highness.

"A" class sons of the Maharaja: Sri Sri Sri Maharaj Kumar (given name) Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.

"A" class daughters of the Maharaja: Sri Sri Sri Maharaj Kumari (given name) Rajya Lakshmi Kumari Devi.

Other male descendants of the Maharaja, in the male line: Kunwar (given name) Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.

Other female descendants of the Maharaja, in the male line: (given name) Rajya Lakshmi Kumari Devi.

Other, more distant male relatives of the Rana family: (given name) Bahadur Rana.

Note¹: sometimes abbreviated to Sri Teen (i.e. three Sri). Note²: sometimes spelled Shumshere Jung by certain members of the family. Note³: some members of the family, especially those who settled in India, preferred to use the title of Rana, before their given names, rather than after.

RULES OF SUCCESSION:

Hereditary, in order of birth, from one brother to the next, or one cousin to another, until all the survivors of a generation have succeeded in turn. On the death of the last brother, the succession passes to the eldest born son of the deceased males of the previous generation (not the eldest son of the eldest brother).

 

Only so called "a" class Ranas were eligible to succeed, i.e. legitimate sons, born to wives of equal caste with their husbands, and who could eat together. Other issue, born of morganatic wives, could not succeed unless all "a" class Ranas died out (these individuals are marked as (b) in the text). The issue of lesser wives, so called "c" class Ranas, could not succeed (these individuals are marked as (c) in the text).

 

The military hierarchy reflected the line of succession. The higher reaches of the roll of succession were as follows:

1. Prime Minister and Supreme Commander-in-Chief.

2. Commander-in-Chief.

3. Senior Commanding-General, Western Command.

4. Commanding-General, Eastern Command.

5. Commanding-General, Southern Command.

6. Commanding-General, Northern Command.

 

The "a" class Ranas, who were sons of the Maharaja, received their first military commissions at the age of 18 years, in the rank of Major-General.

 

ORDERS AND DECORATIONS:

See Nepal, main page.

 

GLOSSARY:

See Nepal, main page.

NEPAL

Lambjang and Kaski

GENEALOGY

Ashiram Kunwar, son of Ratanjit Kunwar, of Kaski. Removed his family to Gorkha and took service with Raja Nara Bhupal Shah, ca. 1740. He had issue, three sons and a daughter:

• 1) General Sardar Ram Krishna Kunwar. b. ca. 1728. A successful general in the War of unification led by the King Prithvi Narayan Shah. Defeated a British force at Hariharpur, sent in support of the Raja of Kirtipur, 25^th August 1767. He d. on campaign, at Mechi, 21^st March 1771, having had issue, one son:
• a) General Kaji Ranjit Kunwar Rana. b. 1753. Governor of Jumla. Instrumental in conquering and annexing the states of Someshwar and Upadrang in 1775 and Tanhung, Lambjang and Kaski in 1781, served in the Tibetan campaign 1788-1789, and Cdr. of the expedition into Tibet 1791-1792, and the Kot Kangra campaign 1808. Granted the title of Kaji, 1804. He d.  from wounds received during the storming of Jhabesar, in Kangra, 1815, having had issue, three sons: Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• i) Kaji Bala Narsingh Kunwar Rana. b. 2^nd February 1783, educ. privately. Granted the hereditary title and rank of Kaji for his part in aprehending Sher Bahadur Shah, half-brother and assassin of King Ran Bahadur, 1805. Governor of Dhankuta 1828-1832, Dadildhura 1833-1835, and Jumla 1835-1837. m. (first) Raksha Kumari, by whom he had issue an only son. m. (second) Ganesh Kumari (d. 8^th August 1858), a daughter of General Kaji Nain Singh Thapa, by his wife, Rana Kumari, daughter of Ranjit Pande. He d. 24^th December 1841, having had issue, nine sons:
• (1) General Sri Isht Devata Charan Shri Madhara Jang Kumara Kumarangtamaya Sri Bhakta Bir Kunwar Rana (s/o Raksha Kumari). Kapardar (Master of the Royal Household) 1846. Granted the personal title of Sri Isht Devata Charan Shri Madhara Jang Kumara Kumarangtamaya Sri together with the hereditary title of Rana as a suffix to the male members of his family, 5^th May 1848. He had issue, two sons:
  • (a) Colonel Makaradhoj Kunwar Rana. Served in the Tibet War 1855-1856.
  • (b) Torandhoj Kunwar Rana. He had issue, one son:
    • (i) Kula Vikram. m. morganatically, and had issue, two sons:
      • 1. Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Shamsher Vikram (b). Rcvd: the Order of the Star of Nepal 3^rd class. He had issue, two sons:
        • a. Yoga Vikram. b. before 1923.
        • b. Tirtha Vikram. b. before 1923.
      • 2. Krishna Vikram (b).
• (2) H.E. Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Sir Jang Bahadur Kunwar Ranaji, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski (s/o Ganesh Kumari) - see below.
• (3) Commanding-General H.E. Sri Madhara Jang Kumara Kumarangtamaya Sri Bam Bahadur Kunwar Rana. b. 1818 (s/o Ganesh Kumari), educ. privately. Granted the rank of Kaji 1848, Vakil at Calcutta 1845-1846, Minister for Finance 1846-1856, Actg. Prime Minister 1850-1851, Cdr 2^nd exped. Force into Tibet 1855-1856, Prime Minister and C-in-C from 1^st August 1856 until his death. m. Sri Rani …(d. at Katmandu, eight days after giving birth to a child, November 1851). He d. at Katmandu, 25^th May 1857, having had issue, three sons:
  • (a) Lieutenant-General Bambir Bikram Bahadur Kunwar Rana. Maj-Gen. 1868. Implicated in an attempted coup d'etat and exiled to Ootacamund 1882-1885, Governor of Dhankuta 1885. He had issue:
    • (i) Purna Bikram Bahadur Rana. He had issue, one son:
      • 1. Siddhi Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • (ii) Prem Bikram Bahadur Rana. He d. before 1923, having had issue two sons: Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      • 1. Khagendra Bikram Bahadur Rana. He had issue:
        • a. Himala Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 2. Chhabendra Bikram Bahadur Rana (c).
    • (iii) Puskar Bikram Bahadur Rana. He had issue, five sons:
      • 1. Neka Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 2. Dharma Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 3. Homa Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 4. Jhalak Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 5. Siddhi Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • (iv) Upendra Bikram Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, seven sons:
      • 1. Mohan Bikram Bahadur Rana. He had issue, one son:
        • a. Surendra Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 2. Garuda Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 3. Bir Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 4. Dhana Bikram Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
      • 5. Toran Bikram Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
      • 6. Rudra Bikram Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
      • 7. Delhi Bikram Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • (v) Tira Bikram Bahadur Rana (c). He d. before 1923, having had issue, two sons: 
      • 1. Girvana Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      • 2. Yoga Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • (vi) Bhim Bikram Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, two sons:
      • 1. Lakshman Bikram Bahadur Rana.
      • 2. Dhanbir Bikram Bahadur Rana. m. Ghana Kumari. He had issue, one son:
        • a. Colonel Prakhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Khush Bikram Rana [Neer Bikram Pyasi]. b. at Chetrapati, Katmandu, 7^th January 1934, educ. Tri-Chandra Coll, Katmandu (B.Ed.). Cmsnd 2^nd-Lieut. 1958, prom. Lieut. 1960, prom. Capt. 1962, prom. Maj. 1965, prom. Lt-Col. 1970, prom. Col. and special cultural inspector to the Royal Guards Bde. Poet, biographer and historian. Editor of "Kabita", and Joint Editor of "Sipahi" and "Ramjham". Author of "Suskera" (1953), "Pukar (1954), "Chandra" (1955), "Pyasika Kehi Kabita (1963), "Dabala" (1977), "Himjyoti (1976), Yuga-Yugaka Aakashharu (1972), "Kabitako Atmakatha" (1977), "Kehi Jiuda Sasharu" (1981), "Matoka Kehi Bundaharu" (1981), and "Yuga Chetana" (1991). Rcvd: The Orders of the Three Divine Powers 4^th class (1965), and Gurkha Right Hadn 4^th class (1964). m. February 1957, Bhawani Rajya Lakshmi. He d. at Katmandu, 5^th January 1993, having had issue, one son and three daughters.
    • (vii) Khadga Bikram Bahadur Rana (c).
    • (viii) Chandra Bikram Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, two sons:
      • 1. Deva Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 2. Bhairab Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
  • (b) Major-General Buddhi Bikram Bahadur Rana. Maj-Gen 1868. He d. before 1885.
  • (c) General H.E. Yaksha Bikram Bahadur Rana (c). Col 1868, prom Gen 1885. He had issue, five sons: 
    • (i) Colonel Tarakshay Bikram Jang Bahadur Rana, of Nepalganj. He had issue, three sons and one daughter:
      • 1. Megha Bikram Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 2. Goha Bikram Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      • 3. Karindra Bikram Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 1. A daughter. m. at Nepalganj, 10^th May 1916, Lal Jagdishwar Prasad Singh Deo (b. 16^th May 1899; d.v.p. 15^th May 1923), only son of Bhaiya Mahabir Singh Deo, Chief of Changbhakar, by his first wife. She had issue, three daughters.
    • (ii) Lieutenant-Colonel Bhuban Bikram Bahadur Rana, CIE (4.2.1919). He had issue, one son:
      • 1. Kaksha Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • (iii) Lila Bikram Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, two sons:
      • 1. Punya Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 2. Rohit Bikram Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • (iv) Tula Bikram Bahadur Rana (c).
    • (v) Major Dibya Bikram Bahadur Rana (c). He was k. at Dehra Dun, 1937.
  • (d) Colonel Tek Bahadur Rana (c). He d. before 1923, having had issue, six sons:
    • (i) Kritendra Bikram Rana. He d. before 1923, having had issue, six sons:
      • 1. Bala Bikram Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      • 2. Bhupendra Bikram Rana. He had issue, three sons:
        • a. Yuba Bikram Rana. b. before 1923.
        • b. Yoga Bikram Rana. b. before 1923.
        • c. Dola Bikram Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 3. Prem Bikram Rana.
      • 4. Purna Bikram Rana.
      • 5. Tejendra Bikram Rana.
      • 6. Ghanendra Bikram Rana (c).
    • (ii) Kaji Indra Bikram Rana. Speicial Ambassador to China 1894-1901. He had issue, three sons:
      • 1. Khadga Bikram Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 2. Dove Bikram Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 3. Guna Bikram Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • (iii) Min Bikram Rana. He d. before 1923, having had issue two sons:
      • 1. Tri Bikram Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 2. Chandra Bikram Rana. b. before 1923.
    • (iv) Shoma Bikram Rana. He d. before 1923, having issue three sons:
      • 1. Khagendra Bikram Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 2. Chuda Bikram Rana (c). b. before 1923.
      • 3. Chatendra Bikram Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • (v) Om Bikram Rana. He had issue, six sons:
      • 1. Hari Bikram Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      • 2. Chandi Bikram Rana.
      • 3. Gopal Bikram Rana.
      • 4. Moti Bikram Rana.
      • 5. Brigadier-General Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Ghana Bikram Rana, CIE (3.6.1918). Nepalese representative at Delhi in 1920s. Rcvd: the Order of the Star of Nepal 3^rd class.
      • 6. Lieutenant-Colonel Ganga Bikram Rana.
    • (vi) Yoga Bikram Rana (c). He had issue, one son:
      • 1. Budhi Bikram Rana. b. before 1923.
• (4) Commanding-General Sri Isht Devata Charan Shri Madhara Jang Kumara Kumarangtamaya Sri Badri Narsingh Kunwar Rana Bahadur. b. 1821 (s/o Ganesh Kumari). Chief of the Accounts Office 1846-1850, Actg. Mukhtiyar and C-in-C 1850-1851, exiled to India 1851-1854, and to Palpa 1854-1856, cdr. Tansing Bde. 1856, Senior Cdng-Gen. Western Cmnd. 1856-1858, Governor of Palpa 1858-1874. Granted the personal title of Sri Isht Devata Charan Shri Madhara Jang Kumara Kumarangtamaya Sri together with the hereditary title of Rana as a suffix to the male members of his family, 5^th May 1848. Implicated in a plot to assassinate the King and Prime Minister, arrested and exiled to India 24^th June 1851, but pardoned and allowed to return in 1854. Excludded from the roll of succession by his brother in 1857. He d. at Palpa, May 1874, having had issue, eight sons:
  • (a) Commanding-General Kedar [Kendra] Narsingh Kunwar Rana. b. 1840, educ. privately. Governor of Palpa 1854-1858, Maj-Gen 1855, Vakil at Calcutta 1864, Dir-Gen of Education 1882, Northern Cdng-Gen 1882-1885. Fled to the British Redency and then to India following the coup d’etat in November 1885. He had issue, one son:
    • (i) Sher Narsingh Rana. He had issue, two sons:
      • 1. Debendra Narsingh Rana (c). He had issue, two sons:
        • a. Bhupendra Narsingh Rana.
        • b. Upendra Narsingh Rana.
      • 2. Shamsher Narsingh Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • (b) General Dhoj Narsingh Kunwar Rana [Dhwaj Narsing Rana]. Adopted by his uncle, Commanding-General H.E. Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Ranuddip Singha Kunwar Rana, KCSI. Prom Lt-Col 1868, ADC General 1877, prom Gen 1885. Fled to the British Redency and then to India following the coup d'etat in November 1885. Settled in India. m. Sri Rani Ananga Manjuri Devi. He had issue, six sons and a daughter:
    • (i) Rana Narsingh Rana. He had issue, one son:
      • 1. Gajendra Narsingh Rana. He had issue, one son:
        • a. Keshab Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
    • (ii) Colonel Dhir Narsingh Rana. He d. before 1923, having had issue, one son:
      • 1. Narendra Narsingh Rana. He d. after 1923, having had issue one son:
        • a. Chandra Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
    • (iii) Colonel Toda Narsingh Rana.
    • (iv) Colonel Giri Narsingh Rana. He d. after 1923, having had issue one son:
      • 1. Indra Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
    • (v) Deva Narsingh Rana (c). He d. after 1923, having had issue one son:
      • 1. Bhim Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
    • (vi) Shri Narsingh Rana (c). m. Pramila Devi, sister of Rai Bahadur Thakur Ghosh Singh, of Banka, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India. He d. after 1938, having had issue, one son and one daughter:
      • 1. Jagat Narsingh Rana. b. at Udaipur, Rajasthan, 30th August 1932. m. Lakshman Kanwar, daughter of Thakur Rattan Singh Bhati, of Dagla Ka Khera, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. He has issue, two sons:
        • a. Mahendra Narsingh Rana. b.at Udaipur, Rajasthan, 5^th May 1972. m. Gajraj Kanwar, daughter of Thakur Navratan Singh Rathore, of Kawnliyas, Bhilwara, Udaipur. He has issue, one son and one daughter:
          • i. Devaditya Narsingh Rana. b. at Udaipur, Rajasthan, 15^th December 2000.
          • i. Nandani Rajya Lakshmi. b. at Udaipur, Rajasthan, 26^th September 1998.
        • b. Virendra Narsingh Rana. b. at Udaipur, Rajasthan, 9^th March 1975. Branch Mngr. Allianz Bajaj Life Insurance Co. Ltd., at Bhilwara, Rajasthan. m. Devyani Kanwar, daughter of Thakur Vikram Singh Chauhan, of Multhann, Ratlam, MP. He has issue, one son and one daughter:
          • i. Adityaraj Narsingh Rana. b. at Ratlam, MP, 3^rd December 2001.
          • i. Bhavya Rajya Lakshmi. b. at Ratlam, MP, 22^nd July 2005.
      • 2. Pushpa Rajya Lakshmi Devi. m. Thakur Baugh Singh Rathore, of Bhilwara, in Udaipur state, India.
    • (i) Durga Kumari [Maiya Sahib]. b. at Calcutta, Bengal, ca. 1890. m. Colonel Shivraj Singh Katoch (b. at Nabha, 1881; d. 1950), son of Sardar Balak Singh Katoch, of Nabha, by his wife, Sardarni Vishnu Devi, of the Chauhan family of Chamba. She d. at Delhi, December 1965, having had issue, four sons and four daughters - see India Zamindars (Lambargaon). Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • (c) General Bhairab Narsingh Rana (c). Lieut-Col 1868. He d. after 1923, having had issue twelve sons:
    • (i) Colonel Bir Narsingh Rana. He had issue, one son:
      • 1. Chandra Narsingh Rana. He had issue, one son:
        • a. Narendra Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
    • (ii) Colonel Bhim Narsingh Rana, of Kopundol. He had issue,  three sons and a daughter:
      • 1. Bikram Narsingh Rana. He had issue, one son:
        • a. Vishnu Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 2. Shankar Narsingh Rana.
      • 3. Kirit Narsingh Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      • 1. A daughter. m. before 1936, as his junior consort, the Raja of Parvat.
    • (iii) Captain Jang Narsingh Rana. b. 1880, educ. Japan. Chief Administrator in the Pyuthan district. He d. at Lucknow, India, having had issue, four sons:
      • 1. Judha Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 2. Padma Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 3. Shanta Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 4. Ananda Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
    • (iv) Dev Narsingh Rana. He d. before 1923, having had issue one son:
      • 1. Bijaya Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
    • (v) Dip Narsingh Rana. He d. before 1923, having had issue one son:
      • 1. Janak Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
    • (vi) Tej Narsingh Rana. He d. before 1923, having had issue one son:
      • 1. Birendra Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
    • (vii) Krishna Narsingh Rana. He d. before 1923, having had issue three sons:
      • 1. Shamba Narsingh Rana. m. Gajaraj Dibya Lakshmi. He had issue:
        • a. Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Bikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Akrur Narsingh Rana. b. at Katmandu, 24^th March 1936, educ. Durbar High Sch., Katmandu, Pusa Institute, New Delhi (B.Sc.) and Cornell Univ. (MSc). Assist Dir. Villiage Dvpt. Dept. 1955 and 1957-58; Extension officer, Agric. Dept. 1961-65; Mgr. Birganj Sugar Factory 1965-71; Dep. Dir. of Agric. Publicity Dept. 1971-72; Gen. Mgr. Agric. Purchase Dept. 1972, and Agric. Imports Dept. 1974-76; Gen. Mgr. Birganj Sugar Factory 1976-1979, Joint Sec. MAF 1979-1981, Chairm./MD Agri. Develop. Bank 1981-1982, with World Bank Yeman 1982-1985, Sec. MAF 1986-1990. Rcvd: the Orders of the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class, Three Divine Powers 3^rd class, Shubharajyavishek Padak (1975), Seva Padak, Samaj Seva Padak, SAARC Smriti Padak and Dighaseva Padak. m. February 1962, Oryal Devi. He had issue, one son and two daughters:
      • 2. Tripura Narsingh Rana.
      • 3. Parikohit Narsingh Rana.
    • (viii) Lieutenant-General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Narayan Narsingh Rana. Served in WWII 1939-1945 with Nepalese cont. in India & Burma, at Imphal and Kohima, Rcvd: the Order of the Star of Nepal 1^st class, Assam-Burma Campaign, King Tribhuvan Jubilee (1937), and King Mahendra Coron. (1956) medals, Officers 25 Years Service Decoration, British 39/45 & Burma stars, and British War medals.
    • (ix) Narahari Narsingh Rana.
    • (x) Durga Narsingh Rana (c).
    • (xi) Kashi Narsingh Rana (c). He had issue, one son:
      • 1. Sudhir Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
    • (xii) Brahma Narsingh Rana (c).
    • (xiii) Narsingh Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • (d) Brigade-Colonel Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Kumar Narsingh Rana (c), educ. Thomason Civil Engineering Coll, Roorkee, India. The first Nepalese to qualify as a Civil Engineer. Superintending Engineer to the Govt of Nepal. Rcvd: the Order of the Star of Nepal 3^rd class. He had issue, one son:
    • (i) Captain Tek Narsingh Rana. He had issue, five sons:
      • 1. Punya Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 2. Bakhta Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 3. Jhalak Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 4. Mohan Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
      • 5. Judha Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923.
  • (e) Commanding-Colonel Kishore Narsingh Rana (c), educ. Thomason Civil Engineering Coll, Roorkee, India. Chief Exec Engineer Nepal PWD. Assoc Mbr Institution of Electrical Engineers 1908, and Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain) 1909. He d. 26^th August 1941, having had issue, two sons
    • (i) Jit Narsingh Rana. He had issue, one son:
      • 1. Colonel Khadga Narsingh Rana. b. before 1923. Technical Dir Himal Miners’ Syndicate Co 1943, Mbr Rashtra Sabha Sabha 1948-1950, Dir of the Brd of Mines Jodha Research Inst. Fellow Indian Acad of Science (Bangalore). Mbr American Inst of Mining & Meteorological Engineers. m. 1940, Sri Rani Dr Raja Bai Rana, educ. Lady Hardinge Hospital, Delhi and Punjab Univ (MBBS, MD 1935), Lady Supt Bir Zenana Hospital at Katmandu 1952-1965.
    • (ii) Padma Narsingh Rana. He had issue:
      • 1. Karna Narsingh Rana. b. at Thamel, Katmandu, 1920, educ. Durbar High Sch, Katmandu, and the Sch of Arts & Crafts, Lucknow, India. Atsit and painter.
  • (f) Amir Narsingh Rana (c).
  • (a) Himmat Kumari. Chief Administrator of Salyan 1871-1873. m. Colonel Dalmardan Thapa Chhetri (d. before 7^th April 1872), sometime Chief Administrator of Salyan.
• (5) General Sri Isht Devata Charan Shri Madhara Jang Kumara Kumarangtamaya Sri Jaya Bahadur Kunwar Rana. Dep Treasurer 1846-1850, Insp-Gen of Land Revenue 1850-1851. Implicated in a plot to assassinate the King and Prime Minister, arrested and exiled to India 24^th June 1851. Granted the personal title of Sri Isht Devata Charan Shri Madhara Jang Kumara Kumarangtamaya Sri together with the hereditary title of Rana as a suffix to the male members of his family, 5^th May 1848. He d. at Allahabad Fort, September 1853.
• (6) Commanding-General Sri Isht Devata Charan Shri Madhara Jang Kumara Kumarangtamaya Sri Krishna Bahadur Kunwar Rana. b. 1823 (s/o Ganesh Kumari). Col. Cdt. and Gov. of Palpa 1846-1849, Chief Administrator of Morang, Saptari, Mahottari, Bara, Parsa, Rautahat and Sarlahi districts 1849, Actg. Prime Minister and C-in-C May-June 1857, Mukhtiyar and C-in-C 1857-1862. Granted the personal title of Sri Isht Devata Charan Shri Madhara Jang Kumara Kumarangtamaya Sri together with the hereditary title of Rana as a suffix to the male members of his family, 5^th May 1848. Appointed as successor to his brother, 1857. m. Sri Rani …Rajya Lakshmi (d. at Katmandu, 1874), who adopted her husband’s nephew, Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Deva Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He d. 9^th August 1863, having had issue, one son and a daughter:
  • (a) Major-General Ram Krishna Kunwar Rana. Maj-Gen. 1868. He d. before 1885. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • (a) H.H. Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharani Punya Kumari Devi. m. at the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Basantapur, Katmandu, February 1877, H.H. Svasti Sri Giriraj Chakrachudamani Narnarayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Shriman Maharajadhiraja Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharaj Surendra Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, Maharajadhiraja of Nepal (b. at the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Basantapur, Katmandu, 20^th October 1829; d. at Narayanhiti Palace, Katmandu, 17^th May 1881), eldest son of H.H. Svasti Sri Giriraj Chakrachudamani Narnarayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Shriman Maharajadhiraja Sri Sri Sri Maharaj Rajendra Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, Maharajadhiraja of Nepal, by his first wife, H.H. Sri Sri Sri Maharani Samrajya Lakshmi Devi, daughter of Shri Rajkumaratmaja Babu Prabhu Shah, of Gorakhpur  - see Nepal (Nepal).
• (7) Commanding-General H.E. Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Ranaudip Singh Bahadur, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski (s/o Ganesh Kumari) - see below.
• (8) Commanding-General Sri Isht Devata Charan Shri Madhara Jang Kumara Kumarangtamaya Sri Jagat Shumshere Jang Kunwar Rana. b. 1827 (s/o Ganesh Kumari). Col. 1846, Southern Cdg-Gen 1857-1863, Eastern Cdg-Gen 1863-77, Western Cdg-Gen 1877-1879, Acting Mukhtiyar and C-in-C 1877-1879. Granted the personal title of Sri Isht Devata Charan Shri Madhara Jang Kumara Kumarangtamaya Sri together with the hereditary title of Rana as a suffix to the male members of his family, 5^th May 1848. He d. 11^th May 1879, having had issue, three sons:
• (a) General Ambar Jang Rana. Lt-Col. 1868, Gen. 1885. He had issue, two sons:
• (i) Shamsher Jang Rana. He d. before 1923, having had issue three sons:
  • 1. Shanker Jang Rana (c). Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • 2. Bala Krishna Jang Rana (c).
  • 3. Satyaswar Jang Rana (c). He had issue:
    • a. Madhusudhan Rana. He had issue:
      • i. Kiran Rana. He had issue:
        • 1a. Arjun Rana. He had issue:
          • 1b. Abhimanyu Rana.
• (ii) Pratap Jang Rana (c). He had issue, three sons:
• 1. Bhairav Rana. He had issue, four sons:
  • a. Dhruba Rana. He had issue:
    • i. Sobit Rana.
  • b. Prem Rana. He had issue:
    • i. Sandeep Rana.
  • c. Bharat Rana. He had issue:
    • i. Purushottam Rana.
  • d. Nara Rana.
• 2. Rana Jang Rana. b. before 1923.
• 3. Deep Rana. He had issue, two sons:
  • a. Chhetra Rana. He had issue:
    • i. Arjun Rana. He had issue:
      • 1a. Netra Rana.
  • b. Dhana Rana. He had issue:
    • i. Pratap Rana.
• (b) Major-General Bhupendra Jang Rana. Lt-Col 1868, prom Gen. Removed from the roll of succession and his lands confiscated 1885. He d. before 1923, having had issue, seven sons:
• (i) Rependra Jang Rana.
• (ii) Bheka Jang Rana (b).
• (iii) Jodha Jang Rana (c).
• (iv) Nil Jang Rana (c).
• (v) Bidur Jang Rana (c). He had issue, three sons:
• 1. Dip Jang Rana. b. before 1923.
• 2. Udaya Jang Rana. b. before 1923.
• 3. Siddhu Jang Rana (c). b. before 1923.
• (vi) Khadga Jang Rana (c). He had issue, one son:
• 1. Chaitanya Jang Rana. b. before 1923.
• (vii) Delhi Jang Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• (c) Bir Jang Rana.
• (9) Commanding-General Sri Isht Devata Charan Shri Madhara Jang Kumara Kumarangtamaya Sri Dhir Shumshere Jung Rana Bahadur. b. 1828 (s/o Ganesh Kumari), educ. privately. Appointed Col. 1846, Cdr. 1^st Exped. Force sent to Tibet 1855-1856, Cdr. Nepalese Forces in India 1857 and commanded the forces against the rebels in the Terai 1857-1858, Cdng-Gen. Eastern Cmnd. 1862-1877, General-in-Waiting to the Crown Prince 1877, Senior Cdng-Gen. Western Cmnd. 1877-1879, attended the Imperial Durbar at Delhi 1877, Mukhtiyar and C-in-C 1879-1884. Granted the personal title of Sri Isht Devata Charan Shri Madhara Jang Kumara Kumarangtamaya Sri together with the hereditary title of Rana as a suffix to the male members of his family, 5^th May 1848. Granted a personal salute of 13-guns, 1857. Rcvd: IGS and Mutiny (1858) and KIH gold (1877) medal. m. (first) …m. (second) Sri Rani …(d. in childbirth, at Katmandu, 10^th December 1852). m. (third) …m. (fourth) …m. (fifth) at Tallo Narayanhiti Durbar, Katmandu, 1873, Sri Rani Juhar Kumari Devi (d. at Katmandu, 25^th September 1916), from a noble Rajput family of Kangra, Punjab. He d. on the riverbank, near Pashupathi, 14^th October 1884, having had issue, seventeen sons and about seventeen daughters, including:
• (a) Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Bir Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski (s/o the second wife) - see below.
• (b) Commanding-General H.H. Raja Khadga Shamsher Jang Bahadur. b. 16^th February 1861 (s/o the third wife), educ. privately. Cmsnd. as Lt-Col. 1868, Senior Cdng-Gen. Western Cmnd. 1882-1885, Mukhtiyar and C-in-C 1885-1887, removed from the roll of succession and imprisoned at Thada 13^th March 1887, rehabilitated and appointed as Governor of Palpa 1889, and Dhankuta 1901-1903. Granted the personal title of Raja together with the style of His Highness, by King Edward VII 1909. m. H.H. Sri Rani Dhankumari Rajya Lakshmi. He d. at Nepal Palace, Saugor, 22^nd December 1921, having had issue, eight sons and several daughters (excluded from the succession):
  • (i) Colonel Punya Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • (ii) Lieutenant-Colonel Bikram Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). Mbr Office for Petitions & Complaints. He had issue, two sons:
    • 1. Pasrthib Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • 2. Pitambar Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
  • (iii) Bahadur Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, four sons:
    • 1. Beda Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • 2. Surja Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • 3. Teja Prakash Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • 4. Karna Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
  • (iv) Lieutenant-General Tunga Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Cmsnd as Maj-Gen Simhanath Paltan 19/7/1930 . m. (first) Sri Rani Lok Rajya Lakshmi. m. (second) Sri Rani Bijaya Rajya Lakshmi [Gujeshwori Maharani]. He had issue, two daughters by his first wife, and three sons and two daughters by his second wife:
    • 1. Drona Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1918 (s/o Bijaya). Mbr Rashtriya Panchayat 1970-1979 and 1981-1989, Minister for Tourism 1981-1983. He d. 1991.
    • 2. H.E. Bikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Jagdish Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, GBE (c 18.11.1980). b. at Rautahat, 29^th September 1928 (s/o Bijaya), educ. Univs. of Patna, Benares Hindu (BA) and Lucknow (MA Econ.). Section Officer MOFA 1956, Second Sec. Washington DC 1959-1964, First Sec. there 1964-1965, Under Sec. Chief of Protocol & Joint Sec. MOFA 1965-1971, Ambassador to USSR 1971-1977, and India 1983-1985 (conc. to Bhutan 1983-1985 & Mauritius 1985), Joint Sec. European Dept. MOFA 1977-1983. Rcvd: the Orders of Three Divine Powers 3^rd class (1980) and the Gurkha Right Hand 3^rd class (1976, 4^th class 1960), GC of the Orders of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1986), and Republic of Egypt. m. 14^th August 1955, Sri Rani Shanti Rajya Lakshmi. He d. from heart failure, 23^rd August 2002, having had issue, one son and one daughter:
      • a. Nagesh Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. m. a lady from Cainpur.
      • a. Nalini Rajya Lakshmi. m. Shiva Prasad Shah, younger son of Sri Mukhya Chautaria Bhupendra Prasad Shah - see Nepal (Nepal).
    • 3. Kandarpa Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana [Baiju] (s/o Bijaya). He had issue, four sons and one daughter:
      • a. Deepak Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
      • b. Arun Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He was k. in an aeroplane crash.
      • c. Ravi Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
      • d. Bhaskar Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. m. Madhu. He had issue, two sons:
        • i. Pranaya Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
        • ii. Prajesh Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
      • a. Abha Rajya Lakshmi. She was k. in an aeroplane crash.
    • 1. Sri Rani Pabitra Dibyeshwari (d/o Lok). m. Sri Sahebju Chandra Bikram Shah, probably the son of Sri Sahebju Narendra Bikram Shah.
    • 2. Sri Chautariyani Chandra Dibyeshwari (d/o Lok). m. Colonel Sri Chautaria Udaya Bahadur Shah, second son of Sri Chautaria Bahadur Shah. She had issue - see Nepal (Nepal).
    • 3. Sri Rani Jaya Rajya Lakshmi (d/o Bijaya). m. 11^th June 1939, Lieutenant-Colonel Maharajkumar Shri Shardul Bikram Shah (b. at Pratap Nagar, Tehri Garhwal, 29^th May 1921), sometime Indian Ambassador to Laos, third son of Lieutenant-Colonel H.H. Swasti Sri 1008 Badrish Charya Prayana Garh-Rajya Mahi Mahendra Dharam, Vaibhav Dharam Rakshah Shiromani Shri 108 Maharaja Sir Narendra Shah Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal, KCSI, by his first wife, H.H. Maharani Kamlendumati Devi, daughter of Raja Shri Bijaya Sen Bahadur, Raja of Keonthal. She had issue, two sons - see India (Tehri Garhwal).
    • 4. Sri Rani Prabha Rajya Lakshmi (d/o Bijaya). m. 4^th February 1940, Maharajkumar Shri Balendra (Balendu) Bikram Shah (b. at Pratap Nagar, Tehri Garhwal, 30^th October 1922; d. 1999), youngest son of Lieutenant-Colonel H.H. Swasti Sri 1008 Badrish Charya Prayana Garh-Rajya Mahi Mahendra Dharam, Vaibhav Dharam Rakshah Shiromani Shri 108 Maharaja Sir Narendra Shah Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal, KCSI, by his first wife, H.H. Maharani Kamlendumati Devi, daughter of Raja Shri Bijaya Sen Bahadur, Raja of Keonthal. She had issue, two sons and one daughter - see India (Tehri Garhwal).
  • (v) Brigadier-General Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Hasta Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). Rcvd: the Order of the Star of Nepal 3^rd class. He had issue, two sons:
    • 1. General H.E. Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta, Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu The Rt Hon. Guna Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Katmandu, 1923, educ. Defence Services Staff Coll, India. Cmsnd Royal Nepalese Army 1939, prom Maj-Gen 1970, prom Lt-Gen 1972, COGS 1972-1975, prom Gen 1975, C-in-C 1975-1980, Mbr Raj Sabha 1977, Ambassador to the PRC 1982-1986. Rcvd: 1^st class of the Orders of the Star of Nepal, the Three Divine Powers, and the Gurkha Right Hand.
    • 2. Chiranjibi Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • (vi) Captain Hema Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). Ran away from home and enlisted as a private in a Gurkha regiment. Capt 1^st Patiala Infantry (Rajendra Sikhs), 25/4/1919. He had issue, one daughter:
    • 1. Khem Kunwari. m. to an Indian Army officer.
  • (vii) Kunjara Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). Airline pilot. m. Mamiji Rajya Lakshmi. He had issue, one son:
    • 1. Devendra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • (viii) Loke Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana (c). b. at Katmandu, 4^th October 1887. He became a Christian. Joined Indian Police 1910, Officiating Dist Supt 1920, Dist Supt Central Provinces 1930, retd after 1947. m. Isobel Johnstone, of Jubbalpore. He had issue, two sons:
    • 1. Captain Paul Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana [Paul Cassell]. b. 29^th June 1914. Capt. served in WW2, retd. 1946. Settled in England 1957. m. (first) at Ferozepore, 1945, Gladys Claire (b. 9^th June 1923), educ. St Joseph’s Convent, Bangalore, sometime nurse, daughter of William Cassell. m. (second) … He d. at Hendon, Middlesex, March 1995, having had issue, two daughters by his first wife, and further issue by his second:
      • a. Pamela Cynthia Cassell. b. at Howrah, Bengal, 15^th June 1946. m. (first) 1962, Donald Hector Browne (d. 11^th January 1975). m. (second) Jack Robert Ambrose (d. 15^th September 1982). She had issue.
      • b. Margaret Louise Cassell. b. at Kolar Gold Fields, 5^th November 1949. m. Colin D’Silva.
    • 2. Rana Denis Shamsher Jung Bahadur [Denis Jung]. b. 15^th April 1915. Trained as an Aeronautical Engineer in the UK. Cmsnd as Flying Officer, RIAF 13/6/1943, served in WW2 1943-1945 as Aerodrome Officer, Deputy Dir of Civil Aviation at Bangalore. Assoc Royal Aeronautical Soc 1934. m. (sep.) Kathleen Ann Mary [Molly] (b. at Mudnapalle, near Madras, 1917), settled in Australia with her son September 1962, daughter of Thomas Carr Locke, of Madras, India, by his wife, Francis Ann Millecent, née Arle. He d. from pneumonia, at Belgaum, Karnataka, India, 1985, having had issue, one son:
      • a. Maurice Jung. b. at Bangalore, Mysore, India, 18^th October 1949. Settled in Australia 1962. m. at Perth, Western Australia, 1974, Shelley Maree, née Baker. He had issue, one son and one daughter:
        • i. Denis Jung. b. at Perth, Western Australia, 9^th February 1983.
        • i. Shireen Jung. b. at Perth, Western Australia, 19^th November 1977. m. at Claremont, Perth, Western Australia, 12^th April 2008, Luke Bernard Watson, from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She has issue, one son.
    • 1. Beryl Jung. m. Dr Alfred Saldanha, third son of Francis Augustus Xavier Saldanha, by his wife, Maria Angelica, née D’Souza. She had issue, an only daughter.
  • (i) Sri Sri Sri Rani Ganga Kumari Devi. m. Sri Sri Sri Raja Deva Jang Singh, Raja of Bajang - see Nepal (Bajang).
  • (ii) Thakurani … Devi. b. at Nepal Palace, Saugar, 190x, educ. Isabella Thoburn Coll, Lucknow. m. Thakur Chandan Singh (b. 1887; d. 1968), served IA during the Great War, ADC to the Maharaja of Bikaner, Presdt. All-India Gurkha League 1926, publisher of the "Tarun Gorkha" and "Gorkha Sansar" periodicals.
  • (iii) Thakurani Chuda Devashwari Devi, of Gangini. b. at Nepal Palace, Saugor, 190x, educ. Isabella Thoburn Coll., Lucknow. m. at Nepal Palace, Saugor, 8^th May 1918, as his second wife, Thakur Mahendra Singhji Sahib, of Gangini (b. at Gangini, Agra, 20^th March 1892), educ. Balwant Rajput and Agra Colls. (BA 1915), joined UPCS 1917, Dep. Collector of Jhansi and Hardoi, son of Thakur Theobaran Singh, of Gangini, from the Jadon Rajput family of Kotla. She d. from child birth complications, at Saugor, 20^th October 1919, having had issue, an only daughter - see India (Gwalior).
• (c) Commanding-General Rana Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o the first wife). Appointed Lt-Col 1868, Senior Cdng-Gen. Western Cmnd. 1885-1887, Mukhtiyar and C-in-C Mar-Jun. 1887. He d.s.p.m. June 1887.
• (d) H.E. Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Deva Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski (s/o the third wife) - see below.
• (e) H.H. Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski (s/o the third wife) - see below.
• (f) H.H. Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Bhim Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski (s/o the third wife) - see below.
• (g) Commanding-General Fateh Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o the fourth wife). ADC General 1892-1901, Cdng-Gen Eastern Cmnd 1901, Snr Cdng-Gen Western Cmnd. and Chief of Army Staff 1901-1907. Rcvd: Delhi Durbar medal (1903). He d. 1907, having had issue, six sons:
  • (i) Shive Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • (ii) Prem Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • (iii) Commanding-General Prachandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1895, educ. Singha Durbar High Sch., Katmandu. Maj-Gen 1928, prom Lt-Gen 1932, prom Gen 1934, Snr Cdng-Gen Western Cmnd & COAS 1950.
  • (iv) Colonel Bhupal Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, a daughter:
    • 1. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Lakshmi Raje Sahib Ghorpade. m. at Calcutta, 18^th January 1929, Shrimant Jayasinhrao Malojirao Raje Ghorpade [Aba Sahib], Yuvaraj of Mudhol (b. 8^th August 1909; d. at Mudhol, 2^nd January 1931), second son of Raja Shrimant Sir Malojirao IV Venkatrao Raje Ghorpade [Nana Sahib], Raja of Mudhol, KCIE, by his first wife, Shrimant Sakal Soubhagyavati Parvati Bai Raje Sahiba, second daughter of Meherban Shrimant Sardar Sambhaji Rao Maharaj Puar of Multhan [Aba Sahib] - see India (Mudhol). Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • (v) Gajendra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, one son:
    • 1. Achyuta Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
  • (vi) Samundra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c).
• (h) Commanding-General Lalit Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o the first wife). Cdng-Gen Northern Cmnd 1887-1901, Southern Cmnd 1901-1907, Eastern Cmnd 1907. He d. before 1923, having had issue, one son:
  • (i) Colonel Tirtha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, issue one son:
    • 1. Papitra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
• (i) Commanding-General Jit Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o the fourth wife). Snr Cdng-Gen Western Cmnd. and Chief of Army Staff 1907-1913. He d.s.p.m. at Lazimpat, 27^th July 1913.
• (j) H.H. Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Juddha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski (s/o Juhar Kumari) - see below.
• (k) Major-General Dambar Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1859 (c). ADC General 1885-1892, Maj-Gen Rifle Paltan 1910-1922. The pioneer of photography in Nepal. Rcvd: KIH gold medal (1877). He d. 1922, having had issue, three sons:
  • (i) General Samar Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1883, educ. privately. Commanding Colonel 1908. m. (first) Kirti Rajya Lakshmi. m. (second) Mandakini Devi, a Thakuri lady. He d. 1958, having had issue, five sons and several daugters, including: Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • 1. Puskar Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1901. Author, playright and lexicographer. Author of "Paribanda", "Swarthatyag", "Katha Kusum", "Ukhan Tukka", "Lakshahin" (1940), etc. Translator of Othello into Nepalese. Editor of Gorkhapatra newspaper, and of English-Nepali Dictionary. Presdt Nepal Bhashanubad Parishad.
    • 2. Lieutenant-Colonel Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Balakrishna Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana [Bal Krishna Sama]. b. at Gyaneshwor, 1902, educ. Durbar High Sch., Rani Pokhari, and Tri Chandra Coll., Katmandu, POWRMA Dehra Dun, India. Chair. Nepali Bhasa Prakashini Samiti, Lecturer in Nepali language and literature at Tri Chandra Coll., Dir. Nepal Radio and Principal Editor "Gorkhapatra" 1955, Vice-Chanc. Royal Nepal Acad. 1967-1971, poet and dramatist. Rcvd: the Order of the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class. m. 1921, Mandakini Rajya Lakshmi. He d. 1981, having had issue, a son:
      • a. Janadhan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana [Janadhan Sama]. b. 1927. He d. from ling cancer, at Katmandu, 1982.
    • 3. Karna Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. after 1923.
    • 4. Tika Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. after 1923.
    • 5. Bodh Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. after 1923.
    • 1. Sri Rani Pushpa Kumari, of Sirmur. b. 16^th June 1924 (d/o Mandakini Devi). m. at Katmandu, Nepal, 28^th November 1938, Major Shri Rao Raja Romharshan Singh (b. at Nahan, 16^th February 1906; d. at Dehra Dun, 30^th December 1980), sometime Comptroller of the Household and Secretary to the Maharaja of Sirmur, natural son of H.H. Raja Sri Sir Surendra Bikram Prakash Bahadur, Raja of Sirmur, KCSI. She had issue, one son and two daughters - see India (Sirmur).
  • (ii) Beda Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, two sons:
    • 1. Hazur Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
    • 2. Mahar Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
  • (iii) Basudev Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. after 1923.
• (l) Major-General Jadu Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue,  five sons:
  • (i) Nagendra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • (ii) Thagendra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • (iii) Yogendra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • (iv) Jagat Prakash Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
  • (v) Amir Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, one son:
    • 1. Lekha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
• (m) Major-General Purna Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He d. before 1923, having had issue, three sons: 
  • (i) Hem Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • (ii) Pushpa Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, two sons:
    • 1. Gopi Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
    • 2. Mayur Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
  • (iii) Bhaba Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, one son:
    • 1. Bhabani Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
• (n) Major-General Durga Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). Governor of Dhankuta. He had issue, three sons:
  • (i) Prithvi Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Chair Banka District Ex-Servicemen’s Assoc. He had issue, one son:
    • 1. Shanta Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
  • (ii) Sundar Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • (iii) Captain Thir Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). Presdt All-India Gurkha League 1928-1934 (actg Presdt 1920), and Gurkha Arbitration Court in India. He had issue, three sons:
    • 1. Shiva Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, three sons:
    • a. Shamba Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
    • b. Munu Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He has issue:
    • i. Sunju Rana.
    • c. Puru Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
    • 2. Ranjit Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
    • 3. Bala Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
• (o) Commanding-General H.E. Pradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Sir Shere Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, KBE (m 4.2.1919) (c), educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch., Katmandu. Governor of Birganj 1892-1900, ADC to the King 1900-1901, Chief of Staff to the C-in-C 1901-1907, Governor of Palpa 1907-1916, GOC 3^rd Bde. Nepal cont. India 1916-1919, Governor of Palpa 1919, and of Hanuman Nagar. Rcvd: 2^nd class of the Orders of the Star of Nepal and the Three Divine Powers. He d. at Calcutta, 15^th February 1933, having had issue, eight sons and ten daughters:
• (i) Colonel Buddha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Governor of Palpa 1916-1919 and of Birgunj 1919-1929. He had issue, three sons:
  • 1. Gagan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • 2. Yogaraj Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • 3. Major Diamond Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Thutepipal, Palpa, July 1918, educ. Patan Sch., Kupondal, Bombay, and Mhow Mil. Sch., India. Cmsnd. Lieut., prom. Capt., prom. Maj., retd. 1954, Jungi Adda, Sundhara, Katmandu 1951-1952 and 1954, Mbr. Patan Dvpt. Brd. 1968-1970. Writer and novelist, imprisoned nine times. Author of "Seto Bagh", "Basanti", etc. m. 1943, Balika. He had issue, one son and one daughter:
    • a. Raghu Shumsher Rana. Officer in the Khadya Sansthan. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• (ii) Lieutenant-General Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta, Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu, Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Daman Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, CIE (12.6.1947), CBE (m 27.11.1945). b. 26^th September 1896, educ. Anglo-Bengali Sch. Allahabad, Tri-Chandra Coll., Katmandu, and Presidency Coll., Calcutta (BA). Judge, Court of Appeal 1923-1926 and 1932-1934, Governor of Banke and Bardia 1925-1929, prom. Lieut-Col. 1933, Consul-Gen. New Delhi 1934-1947, prom. Comdg. Col. 1939, prom. Lieut-Gen. & temp. cdr. Nepalese contingent in India 1945, charge d’Affaires at New Delhi 1947-1948, Consul-Gen. Calcutta 1948-1954, Ambassador to the Court of St James 1954-1956 (conc. to France, the Netherlands and USA), India 1956-1961 (conc. to Japan 1956-1961, China 1956-1961, Ceylon 1957-1961 and Pakistan 1960-1961). Author of “Nepal: Rule and Misrule” (1978). Rcvd: the Orders the Three Divine Powers 1^st class (1938), the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class (1953), and the Star of Nepal 3^rd class (1945), the Brilliant Star of China (1956), etc. m. a daughter of Thahila Sri Sahebju Bir Bikram Shah, sometime Chair Advisory Assembly. He had issue, one son:
  • 1. Subarna Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
• (iii) Major-General Khem Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue:
  • 1. Colonel Yadubhan Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. m. Sri Rani Bhuban Rajya Lakshmi, née Shah. He and had issue, two sons:
    • a. Sunil Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. Presdt Jawalakhel Youth Club since 2007. Mbr All-Nepal Football Assoc.
    • b. Ajit Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. 1960. Settled in California, USA in 1978. Football coach. m. Lori Ann Rana (b. 1961), only daughter of Harold (Bud) Hoffman, from California, USA, by his wife, Darlene, née Bredl. He had issue, two sons:
      • i. Aneesh Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Alameda, California, USA, 28^th June 1985, educ. Alameda High Sch and Loyola Marymount Univ.
      • ii. Ajaya Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Alameda, California, USA, 1992, educ. Alameda High Sch.
  • 1. Kunwarani Preeti Rajya Lakshmi, of Pawayan. m. Kunwar Keshore Varma, younger son of Sri Raja Indra Bikram Singh, Raja of Pawayan, in the Shahjahanpur district of UP – see Zamindars (Pawayan).
• (iv) Lieutenant-Colonel Som Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana [Shoma], educ. Agricultural Coll, Kanpur. Apptd. Lieut-Col. 1932, Sec. Brd. of Agriculture 1937, Governor of Birganj 1950. He had issue:
• 1. Brigadier-General Digamber Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Military Attaché London 1976-1980, ICRC regional consultants to the Royal Nepalese Army 1996-1997, Instructor in International Humanitarian Law at Army Staff Coll., Tokha 1997. He had issue, a son:
• a. Prabanjan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
• (v) Brigadier-General Bigyan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, CBE (m 2.11.1945). b. 1905. Lt-Col cdt 2^nd Nepal Rifles, served in WW2 1939-1945. Rcvd: Assam-Burma Medal (1945), British 39/45 and Burma stars, Defence and War medals (1945). m. 1929, Chandra Kumari. He had issue, one son:
• 1. Barun Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Lalitpur, September 1929, educ. Public High Sch., Patan, Tri-Chandra Coll., Katmandu, and Allahabad Univ. (MA). Sec-Gen Nepal Rashtriya Congress Party 1951-60, Election Cmsnr. 1954, Editor 'Nepal Guardian' newspaper, 'Himalayan Current' 1959-1960, 'The Rising Nepal' 1964-1975, Joint Sec. PM's Office, Chief Editor 'Sunday Dispatch' 1991-1993.
• (vi) Delhi Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c).
• (vii) Bhadra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c).
• (viii) Dhan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c).
• (p) Major-General Khamba Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, two sons:
  • (i) Tula Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o the second wife). m. Gokul Kumari. He had issue, three sons:
    • 1. Prashad Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • 2. Mangal [Ganesh] Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923. m. Ratna Rajya Lakshmi, née Singh. He d. 200x, having had issue, three sons and two daughters:
      • a. Deep Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He has issue, one son and one daughter:
        • i. Ashish Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
        • i. Aakriti Rajya Lakshmi Rana.
      • b. Krishna Shumsher Rana. m. Karuna, née Shah. He has issue, one son and one daughter:
        • i. Kritartha Shumsher Rana.
        • i. Kritika Rajya Lakshmi Rana.
      • c. Dinkar Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. m. Rabita, daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Madan Bahadur Khadka. He has issue, two sons and one daughter:
        • i. Sauryansh Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
        • ii. Sauryan Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
        • i. Dikshyanta Rajya Lakshmi Rana.
      • a. Shivani Rajya Lakshmi. m. ... Khare. She has issue, two children.
      • b. Mridul Rajya Lakshmi. m. ... Singh Rathour. She has issue, four daughters.
    • 3. General Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Gadul Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Lalitpur, March 1936, educ. IMA. Cmsnd. 2^nd-Lieut. RNA 1954, Mbr. Sino-Nepalese Border Cmsn., prom. Lt-Col. 1970, served UN Emergency Force in the Middle East 1974-1975, prom. Col. 1977, prom. Brig-Gen. 1982, prom. Maj-Gen. 1987, COAS 1991-1995. Col-Cdt. Sri Devi Dutt Btn. Rcvd: the Orders of Three Divine Powers 1^st class, and the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class, Long Service (1990), SAARC (1988), National Referendum (1981), UN (1975), Pradesh Sewa Padak (1974), Military Service (1967), and Coron. (1956 and 1975) medals. m. Nirmala Rajya Lakshmi. He has issue, two sons and two daughters:
      • a. Samrat Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He has issue, one son:
        • i. Samridha Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
      • b. Sanjog Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He has issue, two sons:
        • i. Shantabya Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
        • ii. Sarwatejas Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
      • a. Hima Rajya Lakshmi. m. Bhusan Chand. She has issue, one son and one daughter.
      • b. Rati Rajya Lakshmi. m. ... Malla. She has issue, one son and one daughter.
  • (ii) Kedar Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c).
• (q) Harka Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He d. before 1923, having had issue, one son:
  • (i) Babu Sahib Ganga Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, one son:
    • 1. Mahindra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
• (a) Lakshmiswari Kumari.
• (b) Ranudhipeswari Kumari.
• (c) Sri Sri Sri Rani Toran Kumari Divyeshwari Devi [Kahili Maiya], Rani of Salyan (d/o the third wife). Installed as Rani of Salyana on the death of her husband in 1871. m. 1865, as his second wife, Sri Sri Sri Raja Narendra Bahadur Shah, Raja of Phalabang (d.s.p. before 1871), eldest son of Sri Sri Sri Raja Tej Bahadur Shah, Raja of Phalabang - see Nepal (Salyana).
• (d) Sri Sri Sri Rani Khadga Kumari Divyeshwari Devi. m. Sri Chautaria Lakshman Narayan Shahi, of Salyana, younger son of Sri Sri Sri Raja Tej Bahadur Shah, Raja of Phalabang. She had issue, two daughters  - see Nepal (Salyana).
• (1) Sri Sri Rani …m. Sri Sri Sri Raja …Shahi, Raja of Jumla. She d. at Katmandu, March 1853.
• ii) Balaram Kunwar Rana.
• iii) Kaji Rewant Kunwar Rana. He had issue, a son:
  • (1) General Bahatam Rana. Served during the Indian Mutiny 1857-1858. He had issue, a son:
    • (a) Colonel Lalit Bikram Rana. The second Bara Hakim of Palpa. He had issue, a son:
      • (i) Lieutenant-General Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Prakhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Uttam Bikram Rana, CSI (2.11.1945), CBE (1919). b. 1892. Served in the Great War in India 1914-1919, and the Second Wordl War 1939-1945, retd as Hon Lt-Gen. Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 3^rd class, Three Divine Powers 4^th class, and Pratap Padak medal. m. 1908, Sri Rani Mina Kumari Devi, daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Indra Bahadur Shahi, sometime cdt PM’s Bodyguard, by his wife, the elder daughter of Chautaria Lakhsmi Narayan Shah, of Bhayenan and Salyana. He had issue, an eldest son:
        • 1. Major-General Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada Kschhetra Bikram Rana, KCVO (26.2.1961), CIE (2.11.1945). b. at Katmandu, 15^th April 1910, educ. Darwari Sch and Trichandra Coll., Katmandu (BA 1931). Cmsnd as Capt Royal Nepalese Army 1933, Lt-Col cdt Mahindra Dal Regt, served with Nepalese cont in India 1940, and in Assam and Burma 1943-1945, placed under house arrest 1950, prom Brig-Gen 1953, Military Adviser to Joint Co-operation Co-ordinator 1953, prom Maj-Gen 1956, QMG 1956-1958, Adj-Gen 1958-1960, retd 1961, Home Sec 1961-1963 & 1966-1971, Defence Sec 1963-1966 and Principal Sec 1971-1973, Ambassador to PRC 1974-1978, Chair Tribhuvan Univ. Service Cmsn 1981-1985. Rcvd: the Orders of the Three Divine Powers 1^st class, Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class, and Footprint of Nepal 2^nd class, MID twice, Burma Star, British Defence & War medals (1945), Subha Raja Vishek (1956), Sainik Dirgha Seva, Subikhyat Sevala Lankar (1967), Vishesh Seva (1971), and Coron (1975) medals. m. May 1937, Sri Rani Dambar Kumari, daughter of Chautaria Chandra Prasad Shaha, of Salyana. He d. at Katmandu, 17^th September 2000, having had issue, five sons and five daughters.
• 2) General Jaya Krishna Kunwar. He had issue, a son:
• a) Sri Sardar Chandra Bir Kunwar, of Bhanwarkot. Subba of Garhwal 1808-1811, Subba of the Bhot, Madhesh, and hill regions of Doti 1809, Sardar of Garhaun 1811-1812 and of Doti 1812-1814.  m. Ambika Devi, daughter of General Amar Singh Thapa. He d. at Garhwal, 1814, having had issue, three sons:
• i) Bira Bhadra Kunwar (s/o Ambika Devi).
• ii) Kaji Bir Bhadra Kunwar. Paymaster-General 1841-1843. He had issue, one son:
• (1) Major-General … Rana.
• iii) Captain Bal Bhadra Kunwar. Served in the Anglo-Nepalese War, then entered the service of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He was k. at Naushera, Peshawar, 1822.
• 3) Amar Singh Kunwar.
• 1) Tara Devi.

 

 

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Lambjang and Kaski

GENEALOGY

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1846 - 1877 Commanding-General H.H. Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Sir Jang Bahadur Kunwar Ranaji, T’ung-ling-ping-ma-Kuo-Kang-wang, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, GCB (m 6.7.1858), GCSI (24.5.1873). b. 18^th June 1817, second son of Kaji Bala Narsingh Kunwar Rana, by his second wife, Ganesh Kumari, daughter of General Nain Singh Thapa, educ. privately. Joined the Royal Nepalese Army 1832, Cmsnd 2^nd-Lieut of Cav 1835, dimissed the service 1837-1839, prom Capt of Artillery 1840, Paymaster-General 1840-1841, Capt Sher Paltan 1841, granted the rank of Kaji 1845, ADC to the Heir Apparent 1841-1842, Auditor of Govt Accounts 1842-1844, Chief Judge 1844-1846, prom Maj-Gen and brigade cdr 18/5/1845, Fifth Minister of State for Army Affairs 1845-1846, Prime Minister and C-in-C 15^th September 1846 to 1^st August 1856 and from 28^th June 1857 until his death. Special Ambassador to the UK 1850-1851, thereby becoming the first senior statesmen from the sub-continent to cross the “black waters” and visit Europe. Received a lal mohar from the King on 5^th May 1848, granting him the personal title of Sri Isht Devata Charan Shri Madhara Jang Kumara Kumarangtamaya Sri Sri Sri Jang Bahadur Kunwar Rana together with the hereditary title of Rana as a suffix to the male members of his family. Constituted the Kaushal Adda consisting of more than 200 representatives to codify the laws of the country, which culminated in the Mulki Ain, 6^th January 1854. Granted the hereditary title of Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski (to be enjoyed ‘offspring to offspring’, and the hereditary offices of Prime Minister and C-in-C (to be enjoyed in succession by his surviving brothers, his sons, then his nephews), 6^th August 1856. Granted the personal style of His Highness and a personal salute of 19-guns, 1857. Invested with the title of T’ung-ling-ping-ma-Kuo-Kang-wang by a special embassy from the Emperor of China, 19^th April 1872. Received King Edward VII as Prince of Wales, 1876. Rcvd: a sword of honour form Emperor Napoleon III (1851), IGS and Mutiny medals (1858), and Prince of Wales’s medal (1876). m. (first) 1^st May 1828, Sri Sri Sri Bada Maharani Sahiba (d. at Katmandu, December 1840), daughter of Colonel Til Vikram Thapa. m. (second) at Katmandu, February 1839, Sri Sri Sri Kahila Maharani Sahiba (d. in childbirth at Katmandu, December 1857), a sister of Sanak Singh Basnet. m. (third) at Benares, December 1850, Mudama Mussamat [Ganga Maharani], second daughter of H.H. Maharaja Siribayi Chikka Virarajendra [Virarajendra II] Wodeyar, Raja of Coorg. m. (fourth) at Gayaneswore, 15^th May 1853, Sri Sri Sri Bada Maharani Hiranya Garva Kumari Devi [Maiya Maharani] (d. in childbirth at Thapathali Durbar, Katmandu, 27^th October 1861), his principal wife, youngest daughter of Sri Chautaria Prana Shah, by his wife, Sri Chautariyani Moha Kumari Devi, by whom he had issue, four daughters. m. (fifth) Sri Sri Sri Antari Maharani Siddhi Gajendra Lakshmi, a Chetri lady who was abducted from her husband. m. (sixth) the Dakchoke Rani. m. (seventh) the Ramri Rani. m. (eighth) at Katmandu, 2^nd May 1855, Sri Sri Sri Maharani ... Rajya Lakshmi Devi (d. in confinement, at Thapathali, Katmandu, a few days before 7^th July 1857), daughter of Colonel Sri Chautaria Kaji Rana Sher Shah, of the Royal clan. m. (ninth) the Misri Maharani. m. (tenth) the Putali Maharani, a former palace servant. m. (eleventh) the Mina Maharani. m. (twelfth) Maharani Him Kumari. m. (thirteenth) the Bada Maharani (d. of cholera at Katmandu, 5^th November 1861). One of the wives he married after the d/o Rana Sher Shah was a daughter of Sri Chautaria Dal Bahadur Shah, she d. 19^th May 1858. He d. at his hunting camp, on the banks of the Bagmati River, at Patharghat, 25^th February 1877 (the Bada Maharani and two other Maharanis committed sati at Patharghat, 28^th February 1877), having had issue, thirteen sons:

• 1) Major-General Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Bhim Pratap Jung Rana Bahadur (eldest s/o the first wife). Excludded from the roll of succession by his father. He d. from injuries received in a beating by his father. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• 2) Commanding-General Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Jagat Jung Rana Bahadur. b. at Katmandu, 1^st March 1848 (s/o Kahila Maharani), educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch, Katmandu. Cmsnd as Lieut-Col 1852, prom Col 1855, Southern Cdng-Gen 1868-1877, Eastern Cdng-Gen 1877-1879, Snr Cdng-Gen Western Cmnd 1879-1882. Removed from the roll of succession for his part in a plot to depose the Maharaja, 1882. Exiled to India but pardoned, allowed to return to Katmandu, and restored to a place in the line of succession in 1884. m. (first) at the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Basantapur, Katmandu, 8^th May 1854, Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkumari) Tika Rajya Lakshmi Devi (b. at the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Basantapur, Katmandu, 1849), eldest daughter of H.H. Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Surendra Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shum Shere Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, Maharajadhiraja of Nepal, by his first wife, H.H. Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Bada Maharani Trailokya Rajya Lakshmi Devi. m. (second) at Kashipur, 1867, a daughter of Raja Sheoraj Singh, of Kashipur, CSI, in India. He was k. during the coup d’etat, at Manaura Durbar, 22^nd November 1885, having had issue, one son:
  • a) Commanding-General Juddha Pratap Jung Rana Bahadur. b. at Manohara Durbar, Katmandu, 1861 (s/o Princess Tika Rajya), ), educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch., Katmandu. Placed on the roll of succession, after his father and paternal uncles, by his grandfather, 3^rd February 1868. Northern Cdng-Gen 1879-1882, Southern Cdng-Gen 1882-1885. He was k. (shot and beheaded) during the coup d’etat, at Thapathali Durbar, Katmandu, 22^nd November 1885, having had issue, five sons:
    • i) Jagat Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, two sons:
      • (1) Debendra Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
      • (2) Partha Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • ii) Bhahendra Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, four sons:
      • (1) Ananda Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana (b). b. before 1923.
      • (2) Dhana Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana (b). b. before 1923.
      • (3) Krishna Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
      • (4) Govinda Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • iii) Chandra Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, one son:
      • (1) Shiva Pratap Jang. He had issue, two sons:
        • (a) Shrira Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
        • (b) Jhulendra Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
    • iv) Lekha Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He d. before 1923, having had issue two sons:
      • (1) Chhatra Pratap Jang. He had issue, two sons:
        • (a) Hari Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
        • (b) Amba Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
      • (2) Padma Pratap Jang (c). He had issue, two sons:
        • (a) Hari Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
        • (b) Punya Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
    • v) Phahendra Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He d. before 1923, having had issue three sons:
      • (1) Ratna Pratap Jang. b. before 1923. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      • (2) Indra Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
      • (3) Karna Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
• Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Jagat Jung, also had issue, seven further sons by concubines:
  • b) Punya Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He d. before 1923, having had issue one son:
    • i) Dipa Pratap Jang. He had issue, two sons:
      • (1) Kirti Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
      • (2) Prema Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
  • c) Indra Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, eight sons:
    • i) Loka Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
    • ii) Judha Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
    • iii) Nara Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
    • iv) Punya Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
    • v) Harka Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
    • vi) Khadga Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
    • vii) Amrita Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
    • viii) Lalit Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
  • d) Kundra Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He d. before 1923, having had issue two sons:
    • i) Tusendra Jang. b. before 1923.
    • ii) Nokadhan Jang. b. before 1923.
  • e) Dhana Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, two sons:
    • i) Bira Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
    • ii) Narayan Pratap Jang. b. before 1923.
  • f) Rana Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, four sons:
    • i) Hem Jang Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • ii) Narayan Jang Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • iii)Tir Jang Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • iv) Delhi Jang Rana (c). b. before 1923.
  • g) Raj Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, two sons:
    • i) Bhagawat Jang Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • ii) Mahendra Jang Rana (c). b. before 1923.
  • h) Prathama Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana (c).
• 3) Commanding-General Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Jit Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o Kahila Maharani), educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch, Katmandu. Cmsnd as Col aged six, Northern Cdng-Gen 1877-1879, Senior Cdng-Gen Western Cmnd 1882-1884, Mukhtiyar and C-in-C 1884-1885. Removed from the roll of succession, November 1885. m. at the Royal Palace, Katmandu, 24^th February 1855, Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkumari) … Rajya Lakshmi Devi (d.s.p.), second daughter of H.H. Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Surendra Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shum Shere Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, Maharajadhiraja of Nepal. He had issue fifteen sons, by junior wives and concubines:
  • a) Megha Jang Bahadur Rana (b). b. before 1923.
  • b) Bala Jang Bahadur Rana (b). b. before 1923.
  • c) Bom Jang Bahadur Rana (b). b. before 1923.
  • d) Yom Jang Bahadur Rana (b). b. before 1923.
  • e) Moda Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, two sons:
    • i) Dip Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • ii) Fatyar Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
  • f) Chhatra Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He d. before 1923, having had issue five sons:
    • i) Khandab Jang Bahadur Rana. m. and had issue one son:
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    • ii) Bhisma Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • iii) Nil Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • iv) Shoma Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • v) Hema Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
  • g) Prachandra Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, three sons:
    • i) Abhaya Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • ii) Udit Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • iii) Dilip Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
  • h) Puspa Jang Bahadur Rana (c).
  • i) Indra Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, six sons:
    • i) Prakash Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • ii) Pradhad Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • iii) Prafulla Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • iv) Prasanta Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • v) Prasidha Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • vi) Prabodh Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
  • j) Nur Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He d. before 1923, having had issue one son:
    • i) Ran Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
  • k) Dharma Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, two sons:
    • i) Jitendra Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • ii) Durlabha Jang Bahadur Rana (b). b. before 1923.
  • l) Beda Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He d. before 1923, having had issue four sons:
    • i) Girvana Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • ii) Padma Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • iii) Narendra Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • iv) Hari Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, two sons:
      • (1) Jitendra Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
      • (2) Yogya Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
  • m) Jhalak Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He d. before 1923, having had issue two sons:
    • i) Yena Pratap Jang Rana (c).
    • ii) Naghya Pratap Jang Rana (c). b. before 1923.
  • n) Humayun Jang Bahadur Rana (c).
  • o) Dala Bikram Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He d. before 1923, having had issue one son:
    • i) Lekha Jang Bahadur Rana. He d. before 1923, having had issue one son:
      • (1) Keshar Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
• 4) Commanding-General Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Padma Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Thapathali Durbar, Katmandu, 10^th December 1857 (s/o Bada Maharani Hiranya Garva), educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch., Katmandu. Cmsnd. as Maj-Gen. 1859, Northern Cdng-Gen 1868-1877, Southern Cdng-Gen 1877-1879, Eastern Cdng-Gen 1879-1884, Senior Cdng-Gen. Western Cmnd. 1884. Removed from the roll of succession for his part in a plot to depose the Maharaja, 1882. Fled to the British Redency and then to India following the coup d’etat in November 1885. Attended the Imperial Durbar at Delhi in 1877. Author of “Life of Maharaja Sir Jung Bahadur, GCB, GCSI” (1909). Rcvd: KIH gold medal (1877). m. (first) May 1871, a Kshatriya lady from Gorakpur. m. (second) Sri Rani Lalit Rajya Lakshmi. He d. at Nepali Kothi, Shivkuti, Allahabad, 6^th June 1906, having had issue, fourteen sons and several daughters:
  • a) Colonel Rana Piyush Jang Bahadur. b. before 1885 (s/o the Gorakpur lady), educ. Muir Central Coll, Allahabad. He d. 4^th January 1907, having had issue:
    • i) Colonel Jang Bahadur Rana. Indian Army. He d. ca. 1992, having had issue, three sons:
      • (1) Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, one son and one daughter.
      • (2) Jang Bahadur Rana.
      • (3) Major Ram Jang Bahadur Rana.
    • i) A daughter. m. the “Maharaja of Bareli”.
  • b) Rana Gyan Jang Bahadur. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • c) Major Rana Jhapat Jang Bahadur (c). Cmsnd as 2^nd-Lieut 2^nd Tripura Bikram Coy 1928, prom Capt 1934, ADC to the Maharaja of Tripura, Adjutant and QM 1^st Tripura Bir Bikram Manikya Rifles 1936, prom Maj. 1944, served in WW2 1939-1945. Rcvd: Coron. (1937), 39/45 & Burma stars, British War and Tripura War Service (1945) medals. m. at Agartala, 10^th March 1929, Maharajkumari Sephalika Devi, daughter of H.H. Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Manikya Sri Sri Sri Birendra Kishore Deb Barman Bahadur, Maharaja of Tripura.
  • d) Rana Yuvaraj Jang Bahadur (c), of Phaphamau Castle, Allahabad. He had issue, four sons:
    • i) General Parakram Jang Bahadur Rana [Rana Parakram Jang Bahadur]. Author of “Tales from the Mystics of the East” (1936). m. Sri Rani Hemanta Kumari Sahiba [Pretty] (b. 21^st August 1912), née Rajkumari Bibiji Hemant Kumari Sahiba, daughter of Lieutenant-General H.H. Farzand-i-Khas-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Mansur-i-Zaman, Amir ul-Umara, Maharajadhiraja Raj Rajeshwar Yadu Vansha Vatans Bhatti Kul Bushan 108 Sri Maharaja-i-Rajgan, Maharaja Sir Bhupinder Singh Mahendra Bahadur, Maharaja of Patiala, GCSI, GCIE, GCVO, GBE, by a morganatic wife. He had issue, three sons and two daughters:
      • (1) Prakhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Rudra Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana [Rana Rudra Pratap Jang Bahadur]. b. at Naini Tal, 14^th June 1936, educ. the Doon Sch., Dehra Dun. Pilot Royal Nepal Airlines 1960-1970, Chief Pilot 1970. Rcvd: the Orders of the Three Divine Powers 4^th class (1975) and the Gurkha Right Hand 4^th class (1970). m. January 1968, Sri Rani Manju Rajya Lakshmi (d. February 1994), née Shah. He had issue, two sons:
        • (a) Lokesh Rana, educ. Welhan Boy’s Sch., Dehra Dun, and in the USA (MBA). Assist. Mngr. BCC Head Office Branch of Himalayan Bank Ltd.
        • (b) Devesh Rana, educ. Welhan Boy’s Sch., Dehra Dun, and in the USA. Mngr. “Nepal News” at Katmandu.
      • (2) Pradhuma Jang Bahadur Rana [Rana Pradyuman Jang Bahadur]. b. at Naini Tal, November 1936, educ. the Doon Sch., Dehra Dun, and Allahabad Univ. m. March 1983, Dr Vibhuti Chand, MBBS. He d. 2006, having had issue, one son:
        • (a) Prateek Jang Bahadur Rana. b. November 1984.
      • (3) Hutasan Jang Bahadur Rana [Rana Rutasan Jang Bahadur]. b. at Naini Tal, 14^th October 1947. m. Sri Rani Arti, a Parsi lady from Calcutta. He d. in Nepal, 1979.
      • (1) Kalyani Rajya Lakshmi [Kunwarani Kalyani Rajya Lakshmi, of Dundlod]. b. Naini Tal, 1934. m. Kunwar Shri Ranbir Singh Shekhawat (b. 7^th July 1929), sometime Vice-Chair Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Acad., third son of Rawal Shri Harnath Singhji Bahadur, Thakur of Dundlod, in Jaipur, by his wife, Rani Sireh Kanwar, elder daughter of Rao Bahadur Thakur Sheonath Singh, Thakur of Bera, in Jodhpur Marwar. She had issue, one son.
      • (2) Vijayashree Rajya Lakshmi [Sri Rani Vijayashree Rajya Lakshmi]. b. Naini Tal, 14^th October 1937, educ. Allahabad Univ. (BA). Teacher at Allahabad Boy’s High Sch. m. Bhojraj Jang Bahadur Rana (b. February 1937; d. 14^th June 2002), son of her paternal cousin, Captain Lokaraj Jang Bahadur Rana. She had issue, two sons - see below.
    • ii) Rana Nripendra Jang Bahadur. b. before 1923.
    • iii) Rana Tejaraj Jang Bahadur. b. before 1923.
    • iv) Rana Yogaraj Jang Bahadur. b. before 1923.
  • e) Rana Shyam Jang Bahadur (c).
  • f) Rana Chudamani Jang Bahadur (c).
  • g) Rana Lal Jang Bahadur (c). Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • h) Rana Tekendra Jang Bahadur (c). He had issue, one son:
    • i) Captain Lokaraj Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923. Cmsnd as 2^nd-Lieut (EC) IA 9/4/1942, prom Lieut and acting Capt 9/7/1942, served in WW2 1942-2945. Rvd: 39/45 star, British War and India Service medals (1945). He had issue, a son:
      • (1) Bhojraj Jang Bahadur Rana. b. February 1937. m. Vijayashree Rajya Lakshmi (b. 14^th October 1937), younger daughter of General Parakrama Jang Bahadur Rana, by his wife, Sri Rani Hemanta Kumari Sahiba, daughter of Lieutenant-General H.H. Farzand-i-Khas-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Mansur-i-Zaman, Amir ul-Umara, Maharajadhiraja Raj Rajeshwar Yadu Vansha Vatans Bhatti Kul Bushan 108 Sri Maharaja-i-Rajgan, Maharaja Sir Bhupinder Singh Mahendra Bahadur, Maharaja of Patiala, GCSI, GCIE, GCVO, GBE. He d. 14^th June 2002, having had issue, two sons:
        • (a) Captain Devraj Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1962. m. Arti Kunwar (b. 1971), second daughter of Thakur Shri Brijraj Singh, of Halwapur, in the Sitapur district of UP. He has issue, one daughter:
          • (i) Ananya Rana. b. 1998.
        • (b) Deepraj Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1964. m. Natasha (b. 1970), daughter of a businessmen from Jallandhar, Punjab.
  • i) Rana Maghendra Jang Bahadur (c).
  • j) Rana Potendra Jang Bahadur (c). He had issue two sons:
    • i) Dambar Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • ii) Lilasukh Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
  • k) Rana Kharag Jang Bahadur (c). Private Sec. to the Raja of Khairagarh 1930. m. the younger daughter of Shriman Raja Kamal Narayan Singh Sahib, Raja of Khairagarh.
  • l) Major Mahamanyabara Rajya-Bhusana Raja Bodh Jang Bahadur Sahib. b. at Allahabad, 18^th January 1894, educ. Govt. High Sch. Allahabad. Entered Tripura State service as ADC to the Maharaja 1910-1915, Private Sec. 1915-1920 & 1928-1929, Privy Purse Officer 1920-1923, Chief Sec. 1929-1938, Minister in charge of Reforms, Education and other depts. 1939, Vice-Presdt State Council 1939. Granted the personal title of Raja 1^st February 1937. FRGS 1930. Rcvd: Mahamanyabara, Manyabara (1928), Rajya-Bhusana (1941), and the Karmarbir Gold Medal of Tripura (1936). m. (first) at Agartala, 1915, Sri Rani Indira Devi, a niece of H.H. Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Manikya Sri Sri Sri Birendra Kishore Deb Barman Bahadur, Maharaja of Tripura. m. (second) Sri Rani Hem Kumari Devi. m. (third) Maharajkumari Srila Srimati Ujjala Devi, daughter of H.H. Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Manikya Sri Sri Sri Birendra Kishore Deb Barman Bahadur, Maharaja of Tripura. He d. at Agartala, 18^th November 1946, having had issue, five sons and two daughters:
    • i) Captain Rana Dalakh Jang Bahadur. b. at Agartala, before 1923. ADC to the Maharaja of Tripura.
    • ii) Rana Dahal Jang Bahadur.
    • iii) Rana Puran Jang Bahadur.
    • iv) Rana Tikendra Jang Bahadur.
    • v) Rana …Jang Bahadur.
    • i) Rajkumari Bhagawati Devi.
    • ii) Rajkumari Pokraj Devi. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • [??iii) Kunwarani Bhaktiprova Rajya Lakshmi, of Dharakote. m. at Calcutta, 29^th February 1936, Rajkumar Shri Ananta Pratap Singh Deo, second son of Raja Sri Sri Sri Madan Mohan Singh Deo, Raja of Dharakote, in the Ganjam district of Orissa, by his wife, a daughter of Meherban-i-Dostan Sri Raja Narayana Mardaraja Deo Garu, Raja of Khallikotte and Attagada, in the Ganjam district of Orissa – see India Zamindars (Dharakote).]
  • m) Captain Rana Nepal Jang Bahadur. b. at Allahabad, 188x (c). ADC to the Maharaja of Tripura. m. at Agartala, 1^st December 1919, Maharajkumari Madhumalati Devi, daughter of H.H. Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Manikya Sri Sri Sri Birendra Kishore Deb Barman Bahadur, Maharaja of Tripura. He had issue, one son:
    • i) Rana Mehar Jang Bahadur. b. before 1923.
  • n) Colonel Rana Jodha Jang Bahadur, MBE (m 3.6.1919), MC (4.11.1915). b. at Allahabad, 5^th January 1890, educ. The Prince of Wales’s Mill Coll and with Imperial Cadet Corps (ICC), Dehra Dun. Cmsnd as 2^nd-Lieut ILF 11/11/1913 attached to 2/3^rd Gurkhas, transf. to KGO Bengal Sappers and Miners, served in the Great War as Cdt Tehri-Garhwal Sappers and Miners 1914-1919 in France, Flanders, Egypt and Mesopotamia (rcvd: MID, MC), prom Lieut IA attached 3^rd Brahmins 25/8/1917, served in the Afghan War 1919 (rcvd: MID, MBE), coy officer 1/23^rd Sikhs 1/10/1919, served in Waziristan 1919-20 (rcvd: medal), prom coy cdr 5/4/1920, prom Capt 25/8/1920, Hon ADC to the Viceroy of India 5/4/1916-4/4/1921, coy officer Madras Pioneers 1/4/1929-1933, cdt Mysore Infanry 1933-1936, Maj & Cdt Tripura State Forces 1936-1940, prom Lt-Col and Chief Cdt Tripura State Forces 1940, prom Col 9/4/1940, Mbr Tripura Raj Sabha. Rcvd: Delhi Durbar silver (1911), 1915 star, British War and Allied Victory medals (1918), India GSM (with Afghanistan clasp 1919), Silver Jubilee (1935), Coron (1937), 39/45, British War and Tripura War Service (1945) medals. m. a daughter of Sangram Sursingh, of Benaras. He had issue, five sons and four daughters
    • i) Rana Thir Jung Bahadur. b. 1905. m. Rani Padma Kumari Devi, née Singh, from Tulsipur. He d. 1937, having had issue, two daughters:
      • (1) Sita Devi [Yuvarani Sita Devi Sahiba, of Makrai]. m. Yuvaraj Devi Shah (b. 4^th August 1931), eldest son of Raja Todar Shah Hathiya Rai, Raja of Makrai. She had issue, four sons and four daughters – see India Non-salute (Makrai)..
      • (2) Ghita Devi [Thakurani Ghita Devi Sahiba, of Tulsipur]. b. on Krishna Ashtami in 1936 AD, educ. St Mary’s Sch, Shillong. m. Thakur Prachanda Singh (b. at Makwanpur, on day of Shivaratri in 1933; d. 2001), son of Thakur Dilip Singh, of Tulsipur, sometime Governor (Hakim) of Mal, by his wife, Thakurani Bhuwaneshwori Devi, only daughter of Khamba Bir Jung Jyu Thakur. She had issue, three sons and three daughters.
    • ii) Major Rana Jhalak Jang Bahadur. b. 15^th December 1907. Cmsnd as 2^nd-Lieut Madras Regt, ITF 1/9/1931, prom Lieut 1/12/1933, Chief Staff Officer Khairagarh State Forces 1938-1939, 2^nd-Lieut IA 15/9/1941, prom temp Capt 15/9/1941, prom temp Maj 18/10/1945, served in WW2 1939-1945. Rcvd: 39/45 star, Defence, War and India Service (1945) medals.
    • iii) Rana Yudhistar Jang Bahadur. b. 5^th December 1910. Cmsnd as 2^nd-Lieut IA 7/7/1941, served in WW2 1941-1945. Rcvd: 39/45 star, Defence, War and India Service (1945) medals. m. at Agartala, 1932, Maharajkumari Srila Srimati Jyotsna Devi (b. at Agartala, Tripura, 25^th February 1917), daughter of H.H. Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Radhakrishnapada Sri Sri Sri Birendra Kishore Deb Manikya Barman Bahadur, Maharaja of Tripura. He had issue, four sons and three daughters:
      • (1) Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1935. He d.s.p. unm. 1975.
      • (2) Parth Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1935. m. 1976, Kamla Thapa. He had issue, one son and one daughter:
        • (a) Amit Rana. b. 1978.
        • (a) Ambika Rana. b. 1979. She d.v.p. 2009.
      • (3) Kamal Jang Bahadur Rana. m. Sushma Washington. He had issue, one son and two daughters:
        • (a) Vikram Rana. b. 27^th January 1975.
        • (a) Vandana. b. 15^th August 1973.
        • (b) Vandita. b. 18^th June 1974.
      • (4) Tej Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 3^rd June 1944. m. 1976, Meena Rawat (b. 4^th January 1956). He had issue, one son:
        • (a) Ravi Rana. b. 25^th August 1977.
      • (1) Jayanti Rana. b. 12^th May 1937. She d.s.p. unm. 5^th August 2000, having adopted her sister’s daughter.
      • (2) Meenakshi. b. 1940. m. 1963, Wing Commander Y.D. Chadla, IAF. She d. 4^th February 2000, having had issue, two sons and two daughters.
      • (3) Dhaneshwari Devi. m. B.P Jaiswal. She had issue, one son and one daughter.
    • iv) Rana Dolakheshwar Jang Bahadur. b. before 1923.
    • v) Major Rana Bilayat Jung Bahadur, educ. RIMC, Dehra Dun. Cmsnd as 2^nd Lieut Tripura State Forces 1936, prom Lieut and adjutant 1939, Maj and cdt 1^st Tripura Bir Bikram Manikya Rifles 1943, served in WW2 1939-1945. Rcvd: Coron (1937), 39/45 & Burma stars, British War and Tripura War Service (1945) medals.
    • i) Bindu Rani [Thulo Phujyu] [Kunwarani Bindu Rani, of Jubbal]. m. Lieutenant-Colonel Kunwar Rajendra Singh (b. at Deorha, Jubbal, 1902; d. at Delhi, January 1996), sometime Household Minister and Principal ADC to the Maharaja of Cooch-Behar, youngest son of Kunwar Gambhir Chand, of Jubbal, by his wife, a lady from Koti. She had issue, two daughters – see India Non-salute (Jubbal).
    • ii) Sindu Rani [Sano Phujyu] [Shrimati Baburani Sindurani Chaudhurani, of Bagribari]. m. Babu Jyotindra Narayan Singh Chaudhury, of Bagribari (d. at Calcutta, 25^th January 1953), son of Rai Surendra Narayan Singh Chaudhury, Zamindar of the Parbatjoar 8 annas estate, in the Goalpara district of Assam. She had issue, two sons.
  • o) Rana Pitambar Jung Bahadur (c). Settled at Nepalganj, Katmandu. He had issue twelve sons, including
    • i) Rana Dhanibar Jung Bahadur. b. before 1923. He d. young.Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • ii) Rana Himmatbar Jung Bahadur. b. before 1923. He d. young.
    • iii) Rana Nilambar Jung Bahadur [Satyaki]. b. after 1923. m. a daughter of Kumar Sri Prafulla Deb Barman, of Tripura. He had issue, three sons and two daughters:
      • (1) Ranjeet Jung Bahadur Rana. He has issue, two sons:
        • (a) Aayush Junga Bahadur Rana, educ. Birendra Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya, Bhaktapur, Goldengate International Coll, and Thames International Coll, Katmandu.
        • (b) Aaditya Junga Bahadur Rana.
      • (2) Kiran Jung Bahadur Rana. b. 30^th March 19xx, educ. Shri Ram Janki, and Nepalgunj Medical Coll (LBEA). m. Pramila.
      • (3) Raghuraj Rana Sisodia. b. at Nepalganj, 16^th December 1968, educ. Indrayon English Medium Sch, and Somnath Coll, Saurashtra Univ, Veraval. Snr Commercial Mngr Emirates Shipping Agencies India Pvt Ltd since 2006. m. 14^th December 2002, Sailija. He has issue, a son:
        • (a) Varun Rana, educ. Aditya Birla Public Sch, Veraval.
      • (4) Swayam Rana, educ. Tribhuvan Univ, Katmandu.
      • (1) Rohini Rana Sisodia, educ. Indrayon English Medium Sch, Veraval, and Saurashtra Univ, Rajkot.
      • (2) ... m. Sankha Subhra Devbarman (b. 2nd April 19xx), great-grandson of Rebati Mohan Devbarman, sometime Minister for Health in Tripura. She has issue, two daughters.
    • iv) Rana Yogambar Jung Bahadur. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • v) Krishna Jung Bahadur Rana. m. Samajh Kunwar, daughter of Shri Nath Singhji, of Baler, by his wife, Jatan Kumari, daughter of Yashwant Singh, of Tataoti. He had issue, three sons and two daughters:
      • (1) Ram Jung Bahadur Rana.
      • (2) Ranjit Jung Bahadur Rana.
      • (3) Dinesh Jung Bahadur Rana.
      • (1) Chanda Rajya Lakshmi.
      • (2) Bindu Rajya Lakshmi.
    • vi) Narsingh Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • vii) Ajit Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • viii) Aniruda Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • ix) Parsuram Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • x) Balaram Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • i) Noor Rani. m. Raja Shankar Baksh Singh, Raja of Banai (Vanai), in the Bareli district of UP, India. She had issue:
  • a) Nepalia Rajya Lakshmi [H.H. Maharani Shri Nepalia Rajya Lakshmi Devi Sahiba, of Tehri Garhwal, KIH Gold Medal (1.1.1918)] (d/o the Gorakpur lady), educ. privately. m. 1892, H.H. Swasti Sri 1008 Badrish Charya Prayana Garh-Rajya Mahi Mahendra Dharam, Vaibhav Dharam Rakshah Shiromani Shri 108 Raja Sir Kirti Shah Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Tehri Garhwal, KCSI (b. at the Darbar Bhavan, Tehri, 19^th January 1874; d. at the Naya Durbar Palace, Tehri, 25^th April 1913), eldest son of H.H. Swasti Sri 1008 Badrish Charya Prayana Garh-Rajya Mahi Mahendra Dharam, Vaibhav Dharam Rakshah Shiromani Shri 108 Maharaja Pratap Shah Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Tehri Garhwal, by his wife, Maharani Guleriajee Sahiba. She d. at Tehri, 19^th October 1923, having had issue, one son and four daughters – see India (Tehri Garhwal).
  • b) Prabhavati Rajya Lakshmi [H.H. Sri Srimati Maharani Prabhavati Rajya Lakshmi Mahadevi Sahiba, of Tripura]. b. at Katmandu, 1888. m. at Khosh Bagan, Old Agartala, 11^th March 1900, as his first wife, H.H. Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Radhakrishnapada Sri Sri Sri Kirit Birendra Kishore Deb Manikya Barman Bahadur, Maharaja of Tripura (b. at Agartala, 3rd November 1883; d. at the Royal Palace, Agartala 17th August 1923), eldest son of H.H. Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Radhakrishnapada Sri Sri Yudha Radha Kishore Deb Barman Manikya Bahadur, Raja of Tripura, by his first wife, H.H. Sri Srimati Maharani Tulasibati Mahadevi Sahiba. She d. at Agartala, 20^th March 1940, having had issue, an only child (died younng) – see India (Tripura).
  • c) D. Kumari Rajya Lakshmi [Rani Shrimati D. Kumari Rajya Lakshmi Sahiba, of Khairagarh] (3^rd daughter). m. 1905, Shriman Raja Lal Bahadur Singh Sahib, Raja of Khairagarh (b. 11^th June 1889; d. from pneumonia, 22^nd October 1918,), eldest son of Shriman Raja Kamal Narayan Singh Sahib, Raja of Khairagarh. She had issue, two sons and two daughters – see India Non-salute (Khairagarh).
  • d) the fourth daughter. m. Kanwar Ram Dutt Singh (d.v.p. 1906), eldest son of Sri Raja Krishna Dutt Singh, Raja of Oel and Kaimahra, in the Kheri district of UP. She had issue, a son – see India Zamindars (Oel).
  • e) Arundhata Rajya Lakshmi [H.H. Maharani Srimati Arundhata Rajya Lakshmi Mahadevi Sahiba, of Tripura] (5^th daughter). m. at Allahabad, 30^th November 1907, as his second wife, H.H. Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Radhakrishnapada Sri Sri Sri Kirit Birendra Kishore Deb Manikya Barman Bahadur, Maharaja of Tripura (b. at Agartala, 3rd November 1883; d. at the Royal Palace, Agartala 17th August 1923), eldest son of H.H. Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Radhakrishnapada Sri Sri Yudha Radha Kishore Deb Barman Manikya Bahadur, Raja of Tripura, by his first wife, H.H. Sri Srimati Maharani Tulasibati Mahadevi Sahiba. She d. at Agartala, 1910, having had two sons and two daughters –see India (Tripura).
  • f) Churamoni Rajya Lakshmi [H.H. Sri Maharani Srimati Churamoni Rajya Lakshmi, of Tripura]. m. at Allahabad, 14^th January 1916, as his fifth wife, H.H. Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Radhakrishnapada Sri Sri Sri Kirit Birendra Kishore Deb Manikya Barman Bahadur, Maharaja of Tripura (b. at Agartala, 3rd November 1883; d. at the Royal Palace, Agartala 17th August 1923), eldest son of H.H. Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Radhakrishnapada Sri Sri Yudha Radha Kishore Deb Barman Manikya Bahadur, Raja of Tripura, by his first wife, H.H. Sri Srimati Maharani Tulasibati Mahadevi Sahiba. She d. at Mussoorie, 16^th September 1929 - see India (Tripura).
  • g) [Rani … Rajya Lakshmi, of Khajurgaon Raj]. m. as his second wife, The Hon Rana Umanath Bakhsh Singh, Rana of Thalrai (Khajurgaon), OBE (b. at Khajurgaon, 19^th November 1889), elder son of The Hon Rana Sir Sheoraj Singh, Rana of Thalrai (Khajurgaon), KCIE, in the Rae Bareli district of UP, by his second wife, a daughter of daughter of Raja Someshwar Dutt Singh, of Kundwar. She had issue, one son – see India Zamindars (Khajurgaon).
• 5) Lieutenant-General Kunwar Baber Jung Rana Bahadur (s/o Putali Maharani) (b), educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch., Katmandu. Apptd. Lieut-Gen. 1868. He d.s.p.m. 27^th November 1876.
• 6) Commanding-General Kunwar Ranabir Jung Rana Bahadur (s/o Siddhi Gajendra) (c), educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch., Katmandu. Lt-Gen 1868, Vakil at Calcutta, Northern Cdg-Gen 1879-1882, Southern Cdn-Gen 1882-1884, and Eastern Cdng-Gen 1884-1885, Mukhtiyar and C-in-C 1885. Fled to the British Redency and then to India following the coup d’etat in November 1885. Removed from the roll of succession, November 1885. Led several abortive armed raids against the Shumsher regime 1887. m. May 1871, a noble lady from Goalni. He had issue, nine sons:
  • a) Rana Gir Bir Jang Bahadur. He had issue two sons:
    • i) Rana Dhirendra Bir Jang Bahadur. b. before 1923.
    • ii) Rana Rependra Prakash Jang Bahadur. b. before 1923.
  • b) Rana Shere Bir Jang Bahadur. He had issue, one son:
    • i) Rana Loka Bir Jang Bahadur. b. before 1923.
  • c) Rana Daulat Bir Jang Bahadur. He issue one son:
    • i) Rana Tena Bir Jang Bahadur. b. before 1923. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • d) Brigadier-General Rana Narendra Bir Jang Bahadur (c). Hon Brig-Gen Tehri-Garhwal State Forces.
  • e) Rana Keshab Bir Jang Bahadur (c).
  • f) Rana Hasta Bir Jang Bahadur (c). He had issue, a daughter:
    • i) Naba Kumari Devi [Srimati Thatrani Nabakumari Devi, of Kasipur]. b. 1^st January 1920. MLA for Kasipur in the Orissa state assembly 1961-1967. m. Sri Thatraja Rudra Pratap Singh Deo, of Kasipur, in Kalahandi, Orissa.
  • g) Rana Chhatra Bir Jang Bahadur (c).
  • h) Rana Dilli Bir Jang Bahadur (c). He issue four sons:
    • i) Rana Drona Bir Jang Bahadur. b. before 1923.
    • ii) Rana Bhim Bir Jang Bahadur. b. before 1923.
    • iii) Rana Dharma Bir Jang Bahadur. b. before 1923. .
  • i) Shreeman Jagat Prakash Bir Jung Bahadur Rana (c). Entered Tehri Garhwal state service, Private Sec to the Maharaja 1925, Home Secretary 1925-1932, Chief Sec 1932-1933, General Minister 1933-1939, Home Minister 1939-1944, Mbr Tehri-Garhwal State Council, Representative Assembly, Judicial Cttee, etc. Rcvd: Silver Jubilee (1935) and Coron (1937) medals. He had issue, a son:
    • i) Captain Rana Hari Prakash Bir Jung Bahadur. Comptroller of the Household to the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal 1929-1940, Lieut and Cdt Tehri-Garhwal Narendra Pioneers 1937-1941, OC No. 47 Tehri-Garhwal Gunnery Co. 8/11/1941, cmsnd as 2nd-Lieut. IA 4/4/1942 attached 11/18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, prom Lieut. and temp Capt 4/7/1942, OC Tehri-Garhwal Narendra Pioneers 1944, served in WW2. Rcvd: Coron (1937), 39/45 star, British War, Defence and India Service (1945) medals. m. Lajjawati Devi, daughter of Dilip Singh Malkotia. He had issue, two sons and five daughters:
      • (1) Rana Digvijay Jung. b. 1957. Joined Gorkha Boys’ Co 1971 and served with 2/4 Gorkha Rifles IA, retd 1980, Physical Fitness & Sports Instructor at St Thomas’ Coll in Dehradun. m. 19^th April 1987, Nishi Rana. He has issue, one son:
        • (a) Rana Rishabh Jung. b. at Dehradun, 1992.
      • (2) Rana Karan Jung. m. 1981, Sunita, nee Singh.
      • (1) Sarita. m. ... Singh, of Patrauna.
      • (2) Sarila. m. ... Singh.
      • (3) Kiran. m. Ramesh Singh Thakur, of Chandigarh.
      • (4) Karuna. m. S. S. Rawat.
      • (5) Kalpana Thakur. m. S. K. Rawat, of Bombay.
• 7) Colonel Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Nar Jung Rana Bahadur (s/o Him Kumari), educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch, Katmandu. He d. 14^th May 1876.
• 8) Major-General Kunwar Dambar Jang Rana (s/o Mina Maharani) (b), educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch, Katmandu. Rcvd: Prince of Wales’s Silver Medal (1876). He had issue, six sons:
  • a) Trailokya Jang Rana. b. at Katmandu, 1878. Settled in India. He d.s.p.
  • b) Dharma Jang Rana. b. at Katmandu, 1883. He had issue, a son:
    • i) Arjun Jang Rana. b. at Katmandu, 1925. He had issue, three sons:
      • (1) Megh Jang Rana. b. at Katmandu, 1959. Vice-Presdt Shree Teen Jang Sastha.
      • (2) Prithvi Jang Rana. b. at Katmandu, 1965.
      • (3) Bishal Jang Rana. b. at Katmandu, 1971.
  • c) Dev Jang Rana b. at Katmandu, 1884. (c). He d. before 1923, having had issue, one son:
    • i) Hari Pratap Jang Rana. b. before 1923. He had issue, a son:
      • (1) Prem Pratap Jang Rana. He had issue, two sons:
        • (a) Govinda Pratap Jang Rana. He had issue, one son:
          • (i) Kishna Jang Rana.
        • (b) Deepak Pratap Jang Rana. He had issue, two sons:
          • (i) Suraj Jang Rana.
          • (ii) Durga Pratap Rana.
  • d) Prasidha Jang Rana. b. at Pokhara, 1898. He had issue, four sons:
    • i) Yagya Paratap Rana. He had issue, three sons:
      • (1) Major Ramesh Pratap Rana. He has issue, two sons:
        • (a) Roshan Pratap Rana.
        • (b) Amar Pratap Rana.
      • (2) Kiran Pratap Rana. He has issue, two sons:
        • (a) Prakash Rana.
        • (b) Bikash Rana.
      • (3) Chuda Pratap Rana. He has issue, one son:
        • (a) Ritendra Pratap Rana.
    • ii) Home Jang Rana. He has issue, two sons:
      • (1) Yadav Jang Rana. He has issue, one son:
        • (a) Pawan Jang Rana.
      • (2) Keshap Jang Rana. He had issue, three sons:
        • (a) Suman Jang Rana.
        • (b) Sujan Jang Rana.
        • (c) Subir Jang Rana.
    • iii) Durga Pratap Rana.
    • iv) Rajendra Pratap Rana. He had issue, a son:
      • (1) Sushil Jang Rana.
  • e) Nur Pratap Jang Rana. b. at Pokhara, 1904. He had issue, five sons:
    • i) Kumar Jang Rana.
    • ii) Gopal Jang Rana.
    • iii) Dharma Pratap Rana. He had issue, one son:
      • (1) Sudarsan Jang Rana. He had issue, a son:
        • (a) Sundesh Jang Rana.
    • iv) Bodh Jang Rana. He had issue, a son:
      • (1) Madan Jang Rana. He had issue, two sons:
        • (a) Pranash Jang Rana.
        • (b) Pradeep Jang Rana.
    • v) Surya Jang Rana. He had issue,one son:
      • (1) Roshan Jang Rana.
  • f) Puspa Jang Rana. b. at Pokhara, 1906. He had issue, one son.
• 9) Major-General Kunwar Lalit Jang Bahadur Rana (c), educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch., Katmandu. He d. before 1923, having had issue, three sons:
  • a) Judha Pratap Rana. He had issue one son:
    • i) Drona Pratap Rana. b. before 1923.
  • b) Lieutenant-Colonel Yoga Bikram Rana, CBE (m 2.11.1945). Cdt Bahirab Nath Regt, served in WW2 1939-1945. Rcvd: Assam-Burma Medal (1945), British 39/45 and Burma stars, Defence and War medals (1945). He had issue, six sons, including:
    • i) Janak Pratap Rana. b. before 1923.
    • ii) Teja Pratap Rana (c). b. before 1923.
    • iii) Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Trilok Pratap Rana. b. at Tansen, Pulpa, 2^nd March 1932, educ. St Andrew’s Coll, Agra. Ministry of Law & Parliamentary Mgmt 1956, Mbr Law Reform Cmsn 1957, Section Officer MOLJ 1959-1961, Deputy Sec 1961-1965, Adviser Ministry of Land Reform 1965-1968, Zonal Cmsnr 1968-1971, Chair Special Court for Hindu-Muslim riots 1971, for hyjackings 1973, Judge Central Region 1975-1976, Mbr Constitutional Reforms Cttee 1976-1977, Chief Judge Eastern Region 1977-1979, of Central Region 1979-1980, Mbr Electoral Cmsn 1980, Additonal supreme Court Judge 1980-1985, Chair Press Cmsn 1981, Judge of the Supreme Court 1985-1986 and 1991-1994, Chief Officer Vishesh Jaheri Bibhag 1986-1991, actg Chief Justice 1994. Rcvd: the Orders of the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class (1989, 2^nd class 1980 and 3^rd class 1973) and the Three Divine Powers 2^nd class (1981, and 3^rd class 1975), Coron. (1975), Dirghaseva, Janpad Seva, and Janamat Sangraha medals. m. 1959, Rupa Rajya Lakshmi. He had issue, one son and one daughter:
      • (1) Tribhuvan Pratap Rana. Lawyer. m. Sachu Rajya Lakshmi, née Shah. He had issue:
        • (a) Samantha Rajya Lakshmi, educ. Padma Kanya Coll, Tribhuvan Univ, Katmandu (BA 1995), and Hagerstown Community Coll, Maryland, USA (AAS). m. at Katmandu, 1997, Ujjal Keshari Shaha (b. at Keshari Sedan, Kathmandu, 27^th March 1969), younger son of Dr. Narayan Keshari Shaha, WHO doctor for infectious diseases, by his wife, H.E. Mrs. Bindeswari Rajya Lakshmi Shaha, CVO, sometime Nepalese Ambassador to India, only daughter of Padma Malla Sundar, sometime Electrical Engineer. She has issue, one son - see Nepal (Birkot).
  • c) Harka Pratap Rana. He d. before 1923, having had issue one son:
    • i) Deva Pratap Rana. b. before 1923.
• 8) General Kunwar Judhha Jang Bahadur Rana (c), educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch., Katmandu. He had issue, four sons:
  • a) Jaya Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • b) Ranjit Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, two sons:
    • i) Rana Shere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • ii) Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. after 1923. He had issue, three daughters:
      • (1) Usha Rajya Lakshmi.
      • (2) Anju Rajya Lakshmi.
      • (3) Abha Rajya Lakshmi.
  • c) Alakh Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, one son:
    • i) Tej Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, four sons:
      • (1) Om Prakash Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, two sons:
        • (a) Anil Jung Bahadur Rana.
        • (b) Uday Jung Bahadur Rana.
      • (2) Shree Prakash Jung Bahadur Rana, educ. Dacca, Bangladesh. Electrical Engineer. Dir. Nepal Electricity Authority. m. Gyanu Rajya Lakshmi, a former singer. He had issue, two sons:
        • (a) Binay Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Katmandu, 26^th January 1971, educ. Ananda Kuti Vidya Peeth, and Amrit Science Coll, Tribhuvan Univ, Katmandu, Inst of Engineering, Moscow Power Engineering Inst, Moscow, Russia (BSc. 1996), and Byelorussian Polytechnic Acad, Minsk (MSc. 1997). Electrical Engineer Nepal Electricity Authority 1998. m. Prarthanan Rana (b. 27^th January 1976), née Shah, educ. Bagmati English Boarding Sch., Naxal, Katmandu Univ., Tribhuvan Univ., Katmandu (B.Com. 1997, MBA 1999).
        • (b) Bikash Jung Bahadur Rana, educ. Mankato State Univ., Minnesota, USA.
      • (3) Swoyam Prakash Jung Bahadur Rana. He has issue, one son:
        • (a) Divas Jung Bahadur Rana.
      • (4) Sushil Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, one son and one daughter:
        • (a) Samridha Jung Bahadur Rana.
        • (b) Snighdha Rajya Lakshmi.
  • (d) Nara Bhupal Jang Bahadur Rana.
• 11) Rana Harsha [Harkha] Jang Bahadur (c), educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch, Katmandu. Fled to Darjeeling after the coup d’etat of 1885. m. the eldest daughter of Sardar Balak Singh Katoch, of Nabha, by his wife, Sardarni Vishnu Devi, of the Chauhan family of Chamba. He had issue, two sons and a daughter:
  • a) Durga Pratap Jang Bahadur Rana. Lieut and Special Officer 1^st Patiala (Rajendra) Lancers 16/5/1925. m. a lady from Nuwakot. He had issue, one son (and one daughter):
    • i) Devendra Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Patiala. Returned to Nepal at the age of 14. m. a lady from Pokhara. He had issue, four sons and three daughters:
      • (1) Bishwa jung Bahadur Rana. m. at Katmandu. He had issue, one daughter:
        • (a) Suhani Rana.
      • (2) Captain Bikas Jung Bahadur Rana. Chair Fishtail Air, Shikhar Insurance, and Imperial Developers. Dir Standard Finance Ltd, Deepak Gautam and Co, etc. m. at Katmandu, Sushma Rana. He had issue, two sons:
        • (a) Saurav Jung Bahadur Rana. b. 1980, educ. in the USA (MBA). Settled in Virginia. m. Pratyasha Thapa.
        • (b) Abhinav Jung Bahadur Rana, educ. at The Lawrence Sch, Sanawar. Young entrepreneur.
      • (3) Prakash Jung Bahadur Rana. m. at Katmandu, ... He has issue, two daughters:
        • (a) Pranita Rana, educ. Katmandu Coll of Management (KCM).
        • (b) Akriti Rana, educ. Malpi International Coll, Baluwatar, Katmandu..
      • (4) Captain Suraj Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, one son one daughter:
        • (a) Abhash Jung Bahadur Rana.
      • (1) Bijaya. m. Dr Bishwa Bikram Shah.
      • (2) Jyoti. m. and has issue, two sons.
      • (3) Kiran. m. and has issue, one son and one daughter.
  • b) Kumar Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, two sons:
    • i) Tej Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
    • ii) Bheka Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
• 12) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Bir Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o Him Kumari), educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch, Katmandu. Removed from the roll of succession, November 1885. He had issue, one son:
  • a) Teka Bir Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
• 13) Colonel Kunwar Rana Jang Bahadur Rana (c), educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch., Katmandu. Appointed Col. 1874, sometime Vaqil at Calcutta. Became a Christian. m. an Anglo-Indian lady.
• 1) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Badan Kumari Rajya Lakshmi.
• 2) H.H. Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Walet Jetha Bada Maharani Tara Rajya Lakshmi Devi. b. at Thapathali Durbar, Katmandu, 1851. m. at Katmundu, 26^th June 1857, General H.H. Crown Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Walet Maharaj) Trailokya Bir Bikram Shah Deva (b. at the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Basantapur, Katmandu, 30^th November 1847; d.v.p. there, 30^th March 1878), eldest son of H.H. Svasti Sri Giriraj Chakrachudamani Narnarayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Shriman Maharajadhiraja Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharaj Surendra Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, Maharajadhiraja of Nepal – see Nepal (Nepal).
• 3) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Khanga Kumari Rajya Lakshmi.
• 4) H.H. Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Walet Kancha Maharani Lalit Rajeshwori Rajya Lakshmi Devi, Tower Sri Panch. b. at Thapathali Durbar, Katmandu, 1854 (d/o Bada Maharani Hiranya Garva). m. at Thapathali Durbar, Katmundu, 10^th June 1860, General H.H. Crown Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Walet Maharaj) Trailokya Bir Bikram Shah Deva (b. at the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Basantapur, Katmandu, 30^th November 1847; d.v.p. there, 30^th March 1878), eldest son of H.H. Svasti Sri Giriraj Chakrachudamani Narnarayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Shriman Maharajadhiraja Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharaj Surendra Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, Maharajadhiraja of Nepal. She had issue – see Nepal (Nepal).
• 5) Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Kancha Maharani Vishnu Dibyashwori Rajya Lakshmi [Kancha Maiya Maharani Sahiba]. m. at Benares, 1873, Lieutenant-Colonel H.H. Maharajadhiraja Shri Sir Prabhu Narayan Singh Bahadur, Maharaja of Benares, GCSI, GCIE (b. at Benares, 26^th November 1855; d. at Ramnagar Fort, Benares, 4^th August 1931), adopted son and successor of H.H. Maharajadhiraja Shri Sir Ishri Prasad Narayan Singh Bahadur, Maharaja of Benares, and son of Babu Nar Narayan Singh. She had issue – see India (Benares).
• 6) Sri Sri Sri Rani Rudra Kumari Rajya Lakshmi [Gauri Maiya Maharani]. b. April 1861 (d/o Antari Rani). m. at Katmandu, 1869, as his first wife, Sri Sri Sri Raja Bikram Bahadur Singh [Vikramabahadurasingha], Raja of Bajang (b. before 11^th April 1854; d. 8^th April 1923), son of Sri Sri Sri Raja Bhupendra Singh [Bhupendrasingha], Raja of Bajang. She had issue, three sons – see Nepal Vassals (Bajang).
• 7) Kopchi Maiya.
• 8) Thaili Maiya.
• 9) Seti Maiya.
• 10) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Suriya Kumari Rajya Lakshmi.
• 11) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Padma Kumari Rajya Lakshmi.
• 12) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Damma Kumari Rajya Lakshmi. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• 13) Sri Sri Sri Rani Damber Kumari Rajya Lakshmi. A pioneer in block printing styles and methods in Nepal.
• 14) H.H. Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Shahajyadi) Deep Kumari Rajya Lakshmi Devi [Kanchi Maiya Maharani] (d/o Hiranya Garva). m. at Katmandu, 1860, as his second wife, H.H. Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Shahajyada) Dhirendra Bir Bikram Shah, Sri Sahibju (b. at Katmandu, before 12^th February 1845), of Bag Durbar, eldest son of H.H. Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkumar) Upendra Bir Bikram Shah, Sri Mahila Sahibju, by his wife, Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkumari) Sundari Rajya Lakshmi Devi. She had issue – see Nepal (Nepal).
• 15) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari … Rajya Lakshmi Devi. m. at Katmandu, 1857, General Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkumar) Narendra Bikram Shah (b. at the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Basantapur, Katmandu, December 1848; d. before 1901), second son of H.H. Svasti Sri Giriraj Chakrachudamani Narnarayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Shriman Maharajadhiraja Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharaj Surendra Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, Maharajadhiraja of Nepal, by his first wife, H.H. Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Bada Maharani Trailokya Rajya Lakshmi Devi, daughter of the Raja of Gulmi. She had issue – see Nepal (Nepal).
• 16) H.H. Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Shahajyadi) Khadga Kumari Rajya Lakshmi Devi [Chirbiray Maiya] (d/o Siddhi Gajendra). m. at Katmandu, June 1857, as his first wife, H.H. Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Shahajyada) Dhirendra Bir Bikram Shah, Sri Sahibju (b. at Katmandu, before 12^th February 1845), of Bag Durbar, eldest son of H.H. Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkumar) Upendra Bir Bikram Shah, Sri Mahila Sahibju, by his wife, Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkumari) Sundari Rajya Lakshmi Devi. She had issue – see Nepal (Nepal).
• 17) H.H. Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Mahila Bada Maharani Somgarva Divyeshwari Rajya Lakshmi Devi. m. at Katmandu, 10^th June 1860, as his third wife, General H.H. Crown Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Walet Maharaj) Trailokya Bir Bikram Shah Deva (b. at the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Basantapur, Katmandu, 30^th November 1847; d.v.p. there, 30^th March 1878), eldest son of H.H. Svasti Sri Giriraj Chakrachudamani Narnarayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Shriman Maharajadhiraja Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharaj Surendra Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, Maharajadhiraja of Nepal. She had issue – see Nepal (Nepal).
• 18) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Ammar Rajya Lakshmi. She d. January 1867.
• 19) Sri Sri Sri Rani … Rajya Lakshmi. m. at Thapathalli Palace, Katmandu, 1870, Sri Sri Sri Raja Narendra Bikram Shah, Raja of Jajarkot (d. at Dailekh, 1885). She had issue – see Nepal (Jajarkot).
• 20) Sri Sri Sri Rani Madhu Kumari Rajya Lakshmi [Sri Sri Sri Rani Megha Kumari Devi, of Bajang]. m. at Katmandu, 1869, as his second wife, Sri Sri Sri Raja Bikram Bahadur Singh [Vikramabahadurasingha], Raja of Bajang (b. before 11^th April 1854; d. 8^th April 1923), son of Sri Sri Sri Raja Bhupendra Singh [Bhupendrasingha], Raja of Bajang. She had issue, two sons – see Nepal Vassals (Bajang).
• One of these daughters. m. as his first or second wife, Colonel Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Prahlad Sen Bahadur, Raja of Ramnagar, in Champaran district of Bihar (d. at Ramnagar, 1879), an officer in the Nepalese Army, who succeeded to Ramnagar Raj in 1845-1849, was recognised by the British in 1858, raised to the personal titles of Raja Bahadur 27^th August 1861, and Maharaja. She d. before 1886.
• Another daughter. m. before 1856, Colonel Gajraj Thapa, educ. at Darjeeling, India, sometime Governor of the Eastern Region and pioneer of the Nepalese tea industry.

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1877 - 1885 Commanding-General H.E. Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Ranaudip Singh Bahadur, T'ung-ling-ping-ma-Kuo-Kang-wang, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, KCSI (31.12.1875). b. 3^rd April 1825, seventh son of Kaji Bala Narsingh Kunwar, by his second wife, Ganesh Kumari Devi, daughter of General Nain Singh Thapa, educ. privately. Adopted by his elder brother Commanding-General H.E. Krishna Bahadur Kunwar Rana, sometime Mukhtiyar. Col 1846, acting Cdng-Gen Eastern and Western Cmnds 1850-1851, Master-Gen of the Ordnance 1855-1877, Cdng-Gen Eastern Cmnd 1857, Cdr Nepalese contingent in India during the Indian Mutiny 1857-1858 (rcvd: MID, two medals), Senior Cdng-Gen Western Cmnd 1857-1863, Mukhtiyar 1863-1877. Represented the King of Nepal at the Imperial Durbar at Delhi, 1st January 1877. Appointed as Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief, following the death of his elder brother, 27^th February 1877. Crowned by Maharajadhiraja Surendra Bikram Shah as Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, 16^th March 1877. Invested with the title of T'ung-ling-ping-ma-Kuo-Kang-wang by a special embassy from the Emperor of China, 1882. Granted a personal salute of 15-guns, 1883. A deeply pious man, he composed several popular devotional songs. Rcvd: IGS, Mutiny (1858) and KIH gold (1877) medals. m. (first) Sri Sri Sri Kanchi Maharani Sahiba. m. (second) Sri Sri Sri Jin Kanakha Bada Maharani Hari Priya Rajya Lakshmi Devi, a lady intimately connected with Nepali politics. He was k. by his nephews, during the coup d'etat, at the Mathillo Narayanhiti Durbar, Katmandu, 22^nd November 1885, having adopted his nephew General Dhoj Narsing Rana (see above).

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1885 - 1901 Commanding-General H.E. Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Bir Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, T'ung-ling-ping-ma-Kuo-Kang-wang, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, GCSI (22.6.1897, KCSI 25.5.1892). b. at Katmandu, 10^th December 1852, as Narbir Jang, eldest son of Commanding-General H.E. Dhir Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana, sometime Mukhtiyar and C-in-C of Nepal, by his second wife, educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch, Katmandu, and Doveton Coll, Calcutta. Adopted by Maharaja Jang Bahadur and his Putali Maharani, and renamed Bir Shamsher. Cmsnd as Lt-Col and cdt Cheskamini Regt 1868, Vakil at Calcutta 1870-1871, Governor of Palpa Gauda 1871-1877, Chief Sec to the C-in-C 1877-1879. Succeeded his uncle as Prime Minister, C-in-C and Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, 22^nd November 1885. Invested with the title of T'ung-ling-ping-ma-Kuo-Kang-wang by a special embassy from the Emperor of China, 1889. Received Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence, and Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Este. during their visits to Nepal m. (first) H.H. Princess  (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Shahajadi) Munindra Dibyeshwari Rajya Lakshmi Devi (b. at Bag Durbar, Katmandu, 1844; d. 1930, styled Sri Sri Sri Bada Maharani 1887-1888, daughter of Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkuma) Upendra Bir Bikram Shah, Mahila Sahibju. m. (second) Sri Sri Sri Jin Kancha Bada Maharani Tope Kumari Rajya Lakshmi [Khanjan] (d. at Lal Durbar, Katmandu, after 1904), styled Sri Sri Sri Kancha Bada Maharani from 1888, a lady of Newar origin. m. (third) at Katmandu, 5^th December 1885, Sri Rani Lal Padi, a former nani in the household of Maharaja Ranuddip Singha Kunwar Rana. m. (fourth) Sri Rani Ghulab Padi. m. (i) Hasina, Talimay Nani Sahib (d. at Lal Durbar, Katmandu, after 1901). m. (ii) Isqa Pari, Talimay Nani Sahib (d. at Lal Durbar, Katmandu, after 1901). m. (iii) Hari Maya, Talimay Nani Sahib (d. at Lal Durbar, Katmandu, after 1901). m. (iv) Muga, Talimay Nani Sahib (d. at Lal Durbar, Katmandu, after 1901). m. (a) Zarina. m. (b) Nur Jahan. m. (c) Isqa Bahar. m. (d) Nasim Pari. m. (e) Rosa Pari. m. (f) Sartaj Pari. m. (g) White Rose. m. (h) Red Rose. m. (i) Merriam. m. (j) Beauty. He d. at Lal Durbar, Katmandu, 5^th March 1901,having had issue, eleven sons and several daughters:

• 1) General Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Gehendra Shumshere Jung Rana Bahadur. b. at Calcutta, Bengal, 1871, educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch., Katmandu. m. (a) Jalaf Nani Sahib. He d. at Seto Durbar, Katmandu, 1905, having had issue, six sons:
  • a) Major-General Lilaraj [Lila] Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. m. (first) Sri Rani Bakti Devi, sister of Karna Bikram Shah. m. (second) ... He had issue, one son and four daughters by his first, and two sons and a daughter by his second wife:
    • i) Colonel Chudaraj Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana (s/o Bakti Devi). Minister for Forests and Local Self-Government 1951. m. (?) at Katmandu, 1946, a daughter of King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah. He had issue:
      • (1) Kendra Rajya Lakshmi Devi. b. 1948. m. Shri Babu Sahib Kiranendu Bahadur Malla (k. in a car crash, on the Kodari Raj Marg, 1969), third son of Shri Babu Sahib Khadga Bahadur Malla, of Maglagadi, the biggest zamindar in Bardia. She had issue, one son and one daughter.
    • ii) Devendra Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, a son:
      • (1) Pitambar Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, educ. St Xavier’s Sch, Jawalakhel. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • iii) ... Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • i) Mahendra Rajya Lakshmi [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Mahendra Raje Mahadik, of Tarale] (d/o Bakti Devi). m. Shrimant Sardar Narayan Rao Raje Mahadik, of Tarale, son of Shrimant Sardar Sakroji Raje Mahadik, of Tarale, in the Satara district, India, by his wife, Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Gunwantabai Raje Mahadik, youngest daughter of Meherban Shrimant Maharaj Sambhajirao Yeshwantrao Puar [Aba Sahib], of Dhar. She had issue, two sons and four daughters.
    • ii) Asha Rajya Lakshmi (d/o Bakti Devi).
    • iii) Soma Devashwari Rajya Lakshmi [Kunwarani Soma Devashwari Rajya Lakshmi, of Sirohi](d/o Bakti Devi) (third daughter). m. at Lakhpat Bhavan, Malabar Hill, Bombay, 7^th March 1943, Captain Kunwar Shri Lakhpat Ram Singh (b. at Sirohi, 3^rd October 1917), late Baroda State Forces, only son of H.H. Maharajadhiraj Maharao Shri Sir Sarup Ram Singhji Bahadur, Maharao of Sirohi, GCIE, KCSI, by his morganatic wife, Raj Shri Chavdiji Lilavantiba, eldest daughter of Khawas Bhagwanji Gova, by his wife, Khawasan Mewa Bai. She had issue – see India (Sirohi).
    • iv) Padma Rajya Lakshmi (d/o Bakti Devi).
    • v) Ganga Rajya Lakshmi Devi [Sri Sri Sri Rani Ganga Rajya Lakshmi Devi, of Jajarkot]. m. Sri Sri Sri Raja Soyam Prakash Bikram Shah, Raja of Jajarkot (d. 1961). She had issue, two sons and eight daughters – see Nepal (Jajarkot).
  • b) Lieutenant-General Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Yekaraj Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, KCIE (2.11.1945). Adopted by his childless uncle, Cdng-Gen Dharma Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Cdr 2^nd Nepalese Bde in India 1943-1945, served in WW2, Mbr Rashtra Sabha 1948-1950. Rcvd: Assam-Burma Medal (1945), British 39/45 and Burma stars, and British War Medal (1945). m. Sri Rani Sree Durga Kumari Devi. He had issue, five sons:
    • i) Bahulya Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • ii) Lieutenant-Colonel Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta The Rt Hon Subarna Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. 1920, educ. Allahabad Univ (MA). Lt-Col 1938, Gen-Sec Reform Cttee 1947, Mbr Rashtra Sabha 1948-1950, Chair Law Cmsn 1949-50, Head of Panchayat Dept 1950-1951, 1^st Election Cmsnr 1951, Ambassador to Italy, Greece, Israel, Switzerland and Turkey and Minister to Austria and Yugoslavia 1963-1965, PC, MP. Rcvd: the Orders of the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class and the Three Divine Powers 2^nd class, and GC of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy (5.9.1965). m. 1949, Sri Rani Bapu Rama Rajya Lakshmi Kanwarji Sahiba (b. at Sailana, 6^th June 1932; d. at Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 23^rd September 2006), née Raj Kumari Bapu Rama Kanwarji Sahiba, daughter of H.H. Bharat Dharma Nidhi Raja Shreeman Sir Dilip Singhji Bahadur, Raja of Sailana, KCIE, by his second wife, H.H. Sisodiniji Rani Sahiba, daughter of Rawat Shri Raj Singhji, of Meja, in Udaipur Mewar. He had issue, one son and one daughter, including:
      • (1) Bikramaditya Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • iii) Lieutenant-Colonel Ina Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. m. June 1954, Sri Rani Manorama Rajya Lakshmi (b. at Nahun, June 1938), née Rajkumar Rana Devi, daughter of Shri Maharaj Randip Singh, of Narag, sometime Minister Without Portfolio of Sirmur, in India, by his wife, Shri Rani Kalawati Kumari Sahiba, daughter of Rana Shri Jai Singh, of Kotkhai, in Jubbal state, in India. He had issue, one son and three daughters:
      • (1) Vivek Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. 3^rd January 1966, educ. in the UK. Liaison Officer British Council (Nepal), News Correspondent "The Nepal Digest" 1993, Chief of IT and MISat  Nepal Bank Ltd. Presdt Nepal Internet Users' Group, Gen Sec Computer Assoc of Nepal, Mbr Royal Nepal Golf Club, etc. m. 27^th February 1991, Sri Rani Harsha Kumari (b. 29^th May 1971), third daughter of Kanwar Bhopal Singh, of Kotkhai, sometime Dep. Supt. of Himachal Pradesh Police, by his wife, Kunwarani Sushila Kumari, third daughter of Thakur Jai Singh, Thakur of Dhadi. He has issue, three sons.
      • (1) Bhavana Rajya Lakshmi [Rani Bhavana Rajya Lakshmi Devi, of Tirwa Raj]. b. 19^th October 1955. m. May 1978, Sri Raja Digvijay Narain Singh, Raja of Tirwa (b. 20^th October 1954), in the Farrukhabad district of UP. She has issue, two sons – see India Zamindars (Tirwa).
      • (2) Sadhana Rajya Lakshmi [Kunwarani Sadhana Rajya Lakshmi Devi Sahiba, of Oel Raj]. b. 1957. m. 21^st May 1983, Kunwar Hari Narain Dutt Singh (b. 1950), younger son of Sri Raja Jagdish Narain Dutt Singh, Raja of Oel and Kaimahra, in the Kheri district of UP, by his wife, Srimathi Rani Anuradha Devi, daughter of Kunwar Surpati Singh, of Shohratgarh. She has issue, one daughter – see India Zamindars (Oel). Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      • (3) Vandana Rajya Lakshmi [Maharani Vandana Rajya Lakshmi Sahiba, of Balrampur Raj]. b. 1959. m. 6^th March 1980, Maharaja Dharmendra Pratap Singh Bahadur, Maharaja of Balrampur (b. 1958), adopted son and heir of Maharaja Sir Pateshwari Prasad Singh Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Balrampur, KCIE. She has issue, one son and one daughter – see India Zamindars (Balrampur).
    • iv) Lieutenant-Colonel Akhanda Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue:
      • (1) Kumud Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, educ. St Xavier’s Sch, Jawalakhel. m. (first) 1968 (div. 197x), H.R.H. Suprasidhha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Shahajadi) Ketaki Rajya Lakshmi Devi [Mrs. Ketaki Chester] (b. at Katmandu, m. second, Alan Roy Chester, by whom she had further issue – see Nepal), second daughter of Colonel H.R.H. Maha-Gaurabmaya-Tejasvi-Tribhuvan-Prajatantra-Shripada Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Om-Ram-Patta Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkumar) Basundhara Bir Bikram Shah, GCMG, by his first wife, H.R.H. Om-Ram-Patta Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Princess Helen Rajya Lakshmi Devi, younger daughter of General Maha-Ujjwal-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Om-Ram-Patta Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Nara Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, KCVO, sometime Insp-Gen Royal Nepal Police. m. (second) Suzanne Rana. He had issue, by his first wife:
        • (a) Kapil Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana (s/o Princess Ketaki), educ. King’s Sch, Bruton, Somerset, and Lambrook Haileybury Sch, Berks. Exec Chair of Hotel d’Annapura since 2002. Mbr Princess Jayanti Memorial Trust. m. Sri Rani Shreejana Rajya Lakshmi (b. at Katmandu, 1967), educ. St Mary’s High Sch, Jawalakhel, Cambrian Hall, Dehradun, employed with ITC Welcome Group, Dir of R&D and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Hotel d’Annapura, Dir Durbar Marg Printing and Packaging, Presdt Zonta Club of Katmandu since 2013, Vice-Chair Jayanti Memorial Trust (JMT), and SAARC Chamber Women Entrepreneurs Council (SCWEC) since 2011, Vice-Presdt South Asian Women Development Forum (SAWDF) since 2013, Mbr Women Entrepreneurs Assoc of Nepal (WEAN), Assoc of St Mary’s Alumnae Nepal (ASMAN), Burn Violence Survivors Nepal (BVS-N) and Fed of Women Entrepreneurs Assoc of Nepal (FWEAN), only daughter of Kiranendu Bahadur Malla, by his wife, Sri Rani Kendra Rajya Lakshmi Devi, daughter of Colonel Chudaraj Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, sometime Minister for Forests and Local Self-Government. He has issue, one son and one daughter:
          • (i) Satyajot Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Katmandu, 2006, educ. The British Primary Sch, Kathmandu.
          • (i) Keshya Rajya Lakshmi. b. at Katmandu, 1999, educ. Downe House Sch, Cold Ash, Berkshire.
        • (b) Rishi Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana (s/o Princess Ketaki), educ. Bishop Cotton Sch, Simla.
    • v) Brigadier-General Sahadeb Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Katmandu, 1923. m. Sri Rani Shobhana Rajya Lakshmi (b. after 1942), née Rajkumari Shobhana Kumari Sahiba, daughter of H.H. Raja Shrimant Mahendra Singh Ju Deo Bahadur, Raja of Nagod, by his second wife, H.H. Rani Shri Shyam Kumari Sahiba, daughter of Thakur Shri Virendra Bahadur Singh, of Bandhi, in Sohawal state, Central India. He had issue, two daughters:
      • (1) Uma Rajya Lakshmi [Rani Shrimati Uma Singhji, of Nabha]. m. at Lucknow, December 1976, Maharajkumar Shri Himmat Singhji Sahib (b. 1952), third son of Colonel H.H. Farzand-i-Arjumand, Aqidat-Paiwand-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Barar Bans Sarmur, Raja-i-Rajagan, Maharaja Shri Sir Pratap Singh Malvendra Bahadur, Maharaja of Nabha, KCSI, by his wife, H.H. Dholpurwala Maharani Shri Urmila Devi Sahib, only daughter of Colonel H.H. Rais ud-Daula, Sipahdar ul-Mulk, Saramad Rajha-i-Hind, Maharajadhiraj Sri Sawai Maharaja Rana Sir Udai Bhan Lokendra Bahadur, Diler Jung Jai Deo, Maharaj Rana of Dholpur, GCIE, KCSI, KCVO. She had issue, one son and one daughter – see India (Nabha).
      • (2) Rajeshwari Rajya Lakshmi [H.H. Maharani Rajeshwari Rajya Lakshmi Devi, of Jaisalmer]. m. 28^th January 1993, H.H. Rukn ud-Daula, Maharajadhiraj Raj Rajeshwar Parama Bhattarak Shri Maharawal Ji Brijraj Singhji Dev Bahadur, Yadukul Chandrawhal, Muzaffar Jung, Bijaimand, Maharaja of Jaisalmer (b. 13^th November 1968), elder son of H.H. Rukn ud-Daula, Maharajadhiraj Raj Rajeshwar Parama Bhattarak Shri Maharawal Ji Raghunath Singhji Dev Bahadur, Yadukul Chandrawhal, Muzaffar Jung, Bijaimand, Maharaja of Jaisalmer, by his wife, H.H. Maharani Mukut Rajya Lakshmi Devi [Dolly], eldest daughter of General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prasidha-Pravala-Gorkha Dakshina-Bahu Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Sharada Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. She had issue, two sons– see India (Jaisalmer).
  • c) Lieutenant-General Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Sur Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. m. at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu, 1932, H.R.H. Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkumari) Suman Rajya Lakshmi Devi [Shahanshaha] (b. at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu), youngest daughter of H.H. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Projjwala Nepal Tara Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Prithvi Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, Maharajadhiraja of Nepal, by his second wife, H.M. Svasti Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Sriman Maharajadhiraja Patta Rajninam Mahila Bada Maharani Lakshmi Divyeshwari Devi Shahanam Sada Saubhajnabatinam, a princess from Rajputana or Kangra. He d.s.p.m. at Katmandu, 1968, having had issue, a daughter:
    • i) Ishwari Rajya Lakshmi [Rani Shrimati Ishwari Devi, Rani of Kumharsain]. m. Rana Shri Someshwar Singh, Rana of Kumharsain (b. 7^th January 1930; d. at Katmandu, Nepal, 1996), son of Rana Shri Vidyadhar Singh, Rana of Kumharsain, by his third wife, a lady from Basantpur. She had issue, two daughters – see India Non-Salute (Kumharsain).
  • d) Colonel Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Bhairav Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, CIE (4.2.1919), CBE (m 24.3.1920). b. 18xx (c). Served with the Nepalese cont. in the Third Afghan War 1919 (rcvd: MID, Frontier Medal). Rcvd: the Order of the Star of Nepal 3^rd class. m. and had issue, two sons:
    • i) Bharat Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, a daughter:
      • (1) Durga Rajya Lakshmi [Yuvrani Durga Rajya Lakshmi, of Churhat]. m. Yuvaraj Krishna Kumar Singh, only son of Rao Ran Bahadur Singh, Rao of Churahat, in Rewa, Central India, by his wife, Rani Krishna Kumari, daughter of H.H. Raja Sir Dileep Singhji Sahib, Raja of Jhabua, KCIE. She has issue, one son.
    • ii) Govinda Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • e) Tek Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana (c). Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • f) Major-General Jana Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana (c).
• 2) Commanding-General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Dharma Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, educ. Narayanhiti and Durbar High Schs., Katmandu. Cdng-Gen Southern Cmnd 1910-1914, Eastern Cmnd 1914-1929, Snr Cdng-Gen Western Cmnd and Chief of Army Staff 1929-1932, Mbr Council of State. Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class and the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class. He d.s.p. at Calcutta, 25^th August 1932, having adopted Lieutenant-General Yekaraj Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana – see above.
• 3) Colonel Kunwar Chakra Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana (c). He d.s.p. before 1923.
• 4) Field Marshal H.E. Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Om-Ram-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar The Rt Hon Rudra Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Tansen, Palpa, 20^th February 1878 (s/o Kancha Bada Maharani Tope Kumari) (c), educ. Narayanhiti and Durbar High Schs, Katmandu. Legitimated by a decision of the Bharadari Sabha and placed on the roll of succession 1888. Lt-Gen 1894, prom Gen 1895, Northern Cdng-Gen 1907-1914, Southern Cdng-Gen & QMG 1914-1929, Rotary Judge Supreme Court of Appeal 1922-1929, Eastern Cdng-Gen & Adjutant-Gen 1929-1932, Mbr Council of State, actg Snr Cdng-Gen Western Cmnd and Chief of Army Staff 1932, Mukhtiyar and C-in-C 1932-1934, actg Prime Minister 1933-1934, removed from the roll of succession 18^th March 1934, Snr Cdng-Gen Western Cmnd & Governor of Palpa 1934-1950, Chief of Army Staff 1945-1950, joined the Royalists and tookover the local govt in Palpa on behalf of King Tribhuvan January 1950, Governor of Palpa 1950-1952, prom Field Marshal 14/4/1953. Author of “Pariwarik Homeopathic Chikitsha” (1922). Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class, Om Ram Patta, the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class (1952), and Three Divine Powers 2^nd class, Great Earthquake (1935), Royal Jubilee (1935), Coron (1956) medals, etc. m. (first) Kailai Maharani. m. (second) 189x, Sri Rani Vishnu Rajya Lakshmi. m. (third) Sri Rani Lakshmi Kumari Devi. He d. at Charburja Durbar, Katmandu, 12^th February 1963, having had issue, seventeen sons and twelve daughters
  • a) Lieutenant-General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara, Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Dhan Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Charburja Durbar, Katmandu, January 1896 (s/o Vishnu), educ. Durbar High Sch, Katmandu and Calcutta Univ. Lt-Col 1911, prom Bde-Col 1921, prom Maj-Gen 1932, Assist Gen to the Mukhtiyar and C-in-C 1933-1934, Governor at Pokhara, surpressed an Army mutiny in 1950, prom Lt-Gen 1952. A Sanskrit author and poet, Hon Mbr Royal Nepal Academy 1972. Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class, and the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class, Bhukamga Piditodhar, Vishwa Vijaya Kula Shiromani, and Sainik Deergha Sewa Patta-Long Service medals. He d. 25^th May 1982, having had issue, three sons:
    • i) Hari Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Settled in Calcutta.
    • ii) Nirmal Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • iii) Batu Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • b) Colonel Nararaj Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Lal Darbar, Katmandu, 15^th August 1896 (s/o the first wife). Governor of Dhankuta 1932-1934. Exiled to Ranigunj 1934-1951. Baptised and received into the Baptist Church at Katmandu, Easter morning 1952. m. several wives. He d. 2003, aving had issue, five sons:
    • i) Lieutenant-Colonel Trailokya Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Founder and Dir. Rana Sangeet Sadan, Calcutta. m. Tankya Rajya Lakshmi. They had issue:
      • (1) Professor Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Ratna Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Kaski, August 1941, educ. Patna Univ (MA 1961), Univ of Hawaii (MA 1966) and Univ of Pittsburg, USA (PhD 1969). Lecturer Patan Degree Coll 1961-1969, Senior Research Officer CEDA 1969, Assist Professor Univ of Southern Illinois 1971, Visiting Professor Univ of Hawaii 1973, Dir CEDA 1973-1974, Mbr National Planning and Development Councils 1974-1978, Professor Tribhuvan Univ 1974, Vice-Chair National Planning Council 1979-1982, Vice-Chancellor Royal Nepal Acad for Science and Technology (RONAST) 1982-1990, Cmnr Gen Nepal Pavilion in Japan's Tsukuba World Expo 1985, Dir Ishikawa International Co-op Research Centre 2002, Founder Institute of Sustainable Development. Rcvd: the Order of the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class, Coron Medal (1975), Mahendra Vidya Bhusan, etc. He had issue, one son and one daughter.
    • ii) Dhundi Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, three sons:
      • (1) Major Hansa Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, educ. St Xavier’s Sch, Jawalakhel. Major Nepal Army. He has issue, two daughters:
        • (a) Sajwani Rana.
        • (b) Sneha Rana.
      • (2) Mayur Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. 25^th August 196x. Dir Royal Nepal Airlines. Settled in Dallas, Texas, USA. He has issue, one son and one daughter:
        • (a) Ayush Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, educ. Gems Sch, and the Univ of Central Lancashir (UCLan), Preston, Lancashire.
        • (b) Manisha Rana, educ. Modern Indian Sch, Katmandu. Employed with RBS-Santander, Nottinghamshire. m. ... Malla. She has issue, one son.
      • (3) Suman Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. DIG Nepal Police. m. a lady from Banglasesh. He has issue, one son:
        • (a) Siddhanth Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • iii) Kuber Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • iv) Uttam Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • v) Golden Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • c) Colonel H.E. Raj Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana (s/o Vishnu Rajya Lakshmi). m. Sri Rani Ishwari Rajya Lakshmi. He had issue, seven sons:
    • i) Sashi Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. He has issue, one son:
      • (1) Pradyumna Shumshere Jung Bahadur Ran, educ. St Xavier’s Coll, Katmandu.
    • ii) Bhakti Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Katmandu, 1922. Joined the Royalists in 1950 and served with Gopal SJB Rana’s insurgent force in 1950-1951. Cmsnr of the Sagarmatha Zone until 1967. Life Mbr Nepal Red Cross Soc. m. Sri Rani Budh Kumari Rajya Lakshmi (d. at Katmandu, 1999). He d. at Katmandu, 3^rd December 1999, having had issue, three sons and one daughter:
      • (1) Dr Digbijaya Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, educ. India Inst of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India (MBBS, MD). m. Sri Rani Gyanu Singh. He had issue, two sons and two daughters:
        • (a) Sarbojaya Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
        • (b) Janmojaya Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
        • (a) Kamana Rajya Lakshmi. m. Ajay Bikram Shah.
        • (b) Shubhana Rajya Lakshmi.
      • (2) Dr Bir Bahan Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, educ. St Joseph’s Coll, Nainital, and Rajendra Medical Coll, Ranchi (MBBS 1976, MD), Bihar, India. Dir Kathmandu Medical Coll. He had issue, two sons:
        • (a) Gyatabha Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
        • (b) Vikramaditya Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, educ. Triyog Higher Secondary Sch, Malpi Inst, and Katmandu Medical Coll (KMC). m. 1978, Sri Rani Nalini Kumari Rajya Lakshmi (b. 6^th March 1957), elder daughter of Maharaj Shri Amar Singhji, of Siat, under Jodhpur Marwar, by his wife, Rani Indar Kanwar, eldest daughter of Thakur Shri Hari Singh, of Mandawa Pana, under Jaipur. He has issue, one son and one daughter:
          • (i) Dhananjay Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. 18^th November 1989.
          • (i) Kirti Rajya Lakshmi. b. 12^th August 1979.
      • (3) Raghav Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, two sons:
        • (a) Raunak Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
        • (b) Rahul Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
      • (1) Virangana Rajya Lakshmi [Mrs Virangana Singh]. m. Dr Samartha Bahadur Singh (b. 7^th May 1951), educ. St Xavier’s Coll, Jawarlakhel and St Xavier’s s Sch, Godavari, and Tribhuvan Univs, Katmandu (MBA&C), and Himachal Pradesh Univ, Simla, India (Ph.D. Management), Assoc Professor of Marketing Tribhuvan Univ, Chair Tribhuvan Univ Service Cmsn 2005-2006, rcvd: Mahendra Vidya Bushan 1^st class (1990). She had issue, two daughters.
    • iii) Medini Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, one son:
      • (1) Chiranjibi Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • iv) Saubhagaya Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1924, educ. Lucknow Univ (BA, LLB, MA), UP, India. Joined the Royalists in 1950 and served with Gopal SJB Rana‘s insurgent force in 1950-1951. Dir of Civil Supplies 1953-1958, Election Cmsnr Eastern Zone 1958. Naturalised a British Subject 27^th March 1974. Settled at Corner House, Longframlington, Norpeth, Northumberland. m. Sri Rani Kalavati Rajya Lakhsmi (b. 1930; d. 1990). He d. 1991, having had issue, four sons and two daughters:
      • (1) Deepak Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1949, educ. St Xavier’s Sch, Jawalakhel. m. Sri Rani Krishna Rajya Lakhsmi. He had issue, one son and one daughter:
        • (a) Abhishek Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana [Avik]. b. 1979.
        • (a) Yukti Rajya Lakhsmi, educ. All Saints’ Coll, Nainital, India, and William Blue Coll of Hospitality & Tourism, Sydney, NSW, Australia. m. Dhurba K Sharma.
      • (2) Sharad Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1951. m. 1973, Sri Rani Poonam Rajya Lakhsmi (b. 1955). He had issue, one son and one daughter:
        • (a) Amit Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1976, educ. St Joseph’s Coll, Nainital, and La Martiniere Coll, Lucknow, India. Settled in Raleigh, North Carolina. m. 2007, Sri Rani Rashmi Rajya Lakhsmi (b. 27^th May 1979), née Singh, educ. Modern Indian Sch, Katmandu, and La Salle International Design Sch, Singapore. He has issue, one son:
          • (i) Advay Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 2009.
        • (a) Tripti Rajya Lakhsmi. b. 1974. m. 1997, Jeetendra Bahadur Chand, of Baitadi. She has issue.
      • (3) Nirmal Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1954. m. Sri Rani Maya Rana. He d. 2008, having had issue, one son:
        • (a) Saurabh Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
      • (4) Keshav Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1960, educ. St Xavier’s Sch, Jawalakhel. m. Sri Rani Anita Rana. He had issue, one son and one daughter:
        • (a) Ayush Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
        • (a) Agya Rajya Lakhsmi. m. Major Samanta Khand. She has issue, one daughter.
      • (1) Vandana Rajya Lakhsmi. b. 1955. m. Deep Jung Shah, of Jajarkot, sometime Hon Sec Govt of Nepal. She had issue, two sons.
      • (2) Kalpana Rajya Lakhsmi. b. 1957. m. Brigadier-General Ajit Singh Thakuri, of Mahalaxmisthan, Lalitpur. She had issue, one son and one daughter.
    • v) Parakram Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, three sons:
      • (1) Pradeep Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. m. Sarita Rana, educ. Tribhuvan Univ, Katmandu. He had issue, two daughters:
        • (a) Prasamsa Rajya Lakhsmi [Prasama Rana], educ. Birendra Military High Sch (BSAMV), Gems, KCM, and Apex Coll (MBA 2008), Katmandu. Employed with Shikhar Insurance Co Ltd. m. April 2004, Binayak Bam Malla (b. 24^th December 198x). She has issue, one son and one daughter.
        • (b) Prazita Rajya Lakhsmi [Prazita Rana], educ. Xavier Acad, and Apex Coll (MBA), Katmandu. Employed with Nepal Investment Bank 2007-2012, and The Asia Fndn since 2012. m. Amit Pal. She has issue, one daughter.
      • (2) Dhiraj Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
      • (3) Kamlesh Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • vi) Amrit Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. m. at Gharbari Tole, a niece of Shri Babu Sahib Khadga Bahadur Malla, of Maglagadi, a zamindar in Bardia. He had issue, four sons:
      • (1) Binaya Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
      • (2) Bijaya Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
      • (3) Binod Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
      • (4) Bimal Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. m. and has issue, a daughter:
        • (a) Samragyee Rajya Lakhsmi [Samragyee Rana].
    • vii) Ananga Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • d) Lieutenant-General Megharaj Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana (s/o the first wife). Mbr Bharadari Sabha 1950. He had issue, four sons:
    • i) Bibhu Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • ii) Sakti Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • iii) Pramode Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Katmandu, 1932, educ. Patna and Allahabad Univs, India (MA). Barrister-at-Law (1961). Advocate, Supreme Court of Nepal. Author of "Rana Nepal-An Insider’s View" (1978), and "Rana Intrigues" (1995), and "A Chronicle of Rana Rule" (1999). He has issue, one son:
      • (1) Krishna Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, educ. St Xavier’s Sch, Jawalakhel. m. 6^th February 1986, Karuna Rana. She had issue, a son and a daughter:
        • (a) Krithartha Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
        • (a) Kritika Rajya Laxmi Rana. b. 10(sup>th May 19XX, educ. Birendra Military High Sch (BSAM), St Xavier’s Coll,and Nanjing Normal Univ, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
    • iv) Shanti Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. MP for Banke since 1994, Minister of State for Water Resources, and for Housing & Physical Planning 1995-1997, Minister for Health 1997, and for Science & Technology, Mbr Central Cttee Rastriya Prajatantra Party since 2003. He has issue, two sons:
      • (1) Colonel Hemanta Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Principal Birendra Military High Sch (BSAM) 1986-1993, Dir NDS, Tribhuvan Univ, Chair Kantipur City Coll, Kathmandu, and Principal Dipendra Police Sch, Sanga.
      • (2) Shishir Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Minister for Information 2006. Production Mngr. "The Living Goddess" (2007).
  • e) Colonel Ishwar Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana (s/o Lakshmi Kumari). (c). Joined the Royalists in 1950. He had issue, two sons:
    • i) Purushottam Sham Shere Jang Bahadur Rana. Historian and author of "Jung Bahadur Rana: The Story of His Rise and Glory" (1998).
    • ii) Kishor Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • f) Colonel Gopal Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o Lakshmi Kumari). (c). Joined the Royalists in 1950, GOC Western front 1950-1951 when he captured Bhairahawa and all govt posts, Insp-Gen Royal Nepal Police 1955-1956, Governor of Birganj 1956, Special Adviser to the Prime Minister 2003. m. (sep. 1967) Mrs Jagadamba Kumari. He had issue:
    • i) Daiva Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • g) Major-General Dhairya Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana (s/o LakshmiKumari). (c). Maj-Capt Srinath Paltan 25/8/1933, joined the Royalists in 1950, Governor of Kailali-Kanchanpur 1950-1952. He had issue:
    • i) ... Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, educ. Woodstock Sch, Mussoorie. m. Geeta.
    • ii) Arjun Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. m. Amrita. He had issue, three daughters:
      • (1) Aparajita Rajya Lakshmi. m. Pukar Ghimire, External Relations Assist with UNHCR 2012-2013, Assoc Mngr with Dabur since 2013, son of Dhan Prakash Ghimire. She has issue, one son and two daughters.
      • (1) Arnija Rajya Lakshmi, educ. St Xavier’s Sch, Tirunelveli.
      • (2) Anupama Rajya Lakshmi, educ. National Univ of Singapore. m. ... Pandey.
  • h) Tribikram Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. (c).
  • i) Shyam Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana (s/o Lakshmi Kumari). (c). Joined the Royalists in 1950.
  • j) Karna Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • k) Atapta Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • l) Dibya Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • m) Dhananjaya Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • n) Ragu Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • o) Kripa Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, educ. St Xavier’s Sch, Jawalakhel.
  • p) Bhrigu Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • q) Bhupati Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana..
  • a) Zulfiya Maya.
• 5) Commanding General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara, Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta, Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Sir Tej Shumshere Jung Bahadur Ran, KCIE (4.2.1919), KBE (m 17.1.1924). b. at Seto Durbar, Katmandu, 1885 (c) (s/o Kancha Bada Maharani Tope Kumari), educ. Narayanhiti and Durbar High Schs, Katmandu. Legitimated by a decision of the Bharadari Sabha and placed on the roll of succession 1888. Cdr Gurkha contingent in India during the Great War, Maj-Gen Srinath Paltan, Mbr Extraordinary Council of State, Northern Commanding-Gen 1929-1932, Eastern Commanding-Gen 1932. Severely dissabled by a stroke in 1932. Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class, Three Divine Powers 2^nd class, and the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class. He d. at Lal Durbar, Katmandu, 13^th May 1942, having had issue, five sons:
  • a) Major-General Indu Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Maj-Gen. Devidal Paltan. He had issue, three sons:
    • i) Kamal Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • ii) Gandharb Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • iii) Pasupati Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • b) Yagnaraj Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. m. and had issue one son:
    • i) Netra Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • c) Keshab Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • d) Mangal Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • e) Samba Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• 6) Commanding-General Pratap Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana (c) (s/o Kancha Bada Maharani Tope Kumari), educ. Narayanhiti and Durbar High Schs, Katmandu. Legitimated by a decision of the Bharadari Sabha and placed on the roll of succession 1888. Prom Maj-Gen before 1928, Governor of Palpa 1924-1929, Northern Cdg-Gen 1932-1934. Exiled to India March 1934. m. Sri Rani Narayan Lin Kumari Devi. He d. at the Rockwood Estate, Darjeeling, 16^th September 1934, having had issue, two sons and five daughters:
  • a) Lieutenant-General Madhab Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Governor (Bada Hakim) of Dhankuta in 1950. m. Sri Rani Madhubi Kumari. He had issue, five sons and a daughter:
    • i) Achyut Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • ii) Purshutam Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. m. Sri Rani Hemlata Devi, eldest daughter of Rana Ran Bahadur Singh Jandaive, Rana of Balsan, India, by his first wife, Rani Parvati Kumari Sahiba, second daughter of Rana Jai Singh, Rana of Kotkhai, India.
    • iii) Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Damodar Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Tansen Durbar, Palpa, July 1929, educ. Missionary Sch, Darjeeling, Central Hindu Sch and Benaras Hindu Univ (BA), Benares, India. Exec Mbr various social orgs in Nepal 1954-1960, Chief Administrator Morang 1960-1961, Chair Special Cmsn Kosi Zone 1961-1962, Cmsnr Kosi 1962-1964, MP (Rastriya Panchayat) 1962-1963 and 1972-1976, Delegate UN General Assembly 1963, Ambassador to the USSR 1964-1970 (conc to Poland, Hungary and Czechoslovakia), Cmsnr Narayani 1970, Cmsnr Janakpur 1970-1971, Minister for Panchayat Affairs 1974-1977, without portfolio 1977-1978, for Land Reform, Law & Justice 1978-1979, Minister of State for Defence 1979, Minister for Home Affairs 1980, Vice-Chair Mount Everest Golden Jubilee Celebration Cttee 2001-2003, Mbr Raj Parishad 2003. Rcvd: the Orders of the Three Divine Powers 2^nd class, and the Gurkha Right Hand 3^rd class. m. 1956, Sri Rani Bina. He d. before 2007, having had issue, three sons and one daughter.
    • iv) General H.E. Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada The Rt Hon Satchit Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Palpa, 10^th January 1934, educ. RMA Sandhurst, and Fuhrungs Acad, Hamburg. Cmsnd as 2^nd-Lieut Srinath Btn, prom Capt Instructor RNA Sch, Leader Nepal-China Border Cmsn 1959, prom Maj and cdt Para Coy, Lt-Col cdg Para Sch and Para Btn, Col cdg RNAS, Chief Ops Officer UNIFIL Lebanon 1978, prom Brig-Gen, Dir Mil Ops at AHQ, prom Maj-Gen, Adj-Gen, QMG, Col Cdt Srinath Btn, COAS 1987-1991, Ambassador to Burma 1996-1997, Mbr Raj Parishad Standing Cttee 2004-2006. Rcvd: the Orders of Three Divine Powers 1^st class, Gorkha-Dakshina Bahu 2^nd class, and Nepal Shreepad 4^th class. m. Sri Rani Asha Rajya Laxmi Rana, daughter of Thakur Krishna Bikram Shah, of Chisapani. He d. from cancer, at the Birendra Military Hospital, Chauni, Katmandu, 4^th May 2007, having had issue, one son and three daughters, including:
      • (1) Satchida Rajya Lakshmi [Kunwarani Satchida Rajya Lakshmi, of Palaitha], educ. Univ of Sussex, Brighton. Employed with International Cttee of the Red Cross in Geneva. m. Kunwaran Rishiraj Singh, company director, only son of Apji Shivraj Singh, of Palaitha, under Kotah, late IAS, sometime Chief Secretary of West Bengal, by his wife, Rani Roma Rajyashree Lakshmi, daughter of Major-General Maha-Gaurabmaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvan-Prajatantra-Shripada The Rt Hon Subarna Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana, GCVO, sometime Prime Minister of Nepal. She has issue, one son and two daughters – see India (Kotah-Palaitha).
      • v) Anand Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. m. Sri Rani Bramlata Devi (b. 10^th July 1945), second daughter of Rana Ran Bahadur Singh Jandaive, Rana of Balsan, India, by his first wife, Rani Parvati Kumari Sahiba, second daughter of Rana Jai Singh, Rana of Kotkhai, India.
      • i) Anapurna Rajya Lakshmi [Kunwarani Anapurna Rajya Lakshmi, of Balsan]. m. Kunwar Haribushan Singh (b. 10^th January 1941; d. 9^th September 1989), third son of Rana Ran Bahadur Singh Jandaive, Rana of Balsan, India, by his second wife, Rani Vidyawati Kumari Sahiba, fourth daughter of Rana Jai Singh, Rana of Kotkhai, India. She had issue, two daughters – see India Non-salute (Balsan).
    • b) Colonel Gobind Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. 1907, educ. at St Joseph’s Coll, Calcutta, Bengal, India. Governor of Palpa. Mbr Royal Calcutta Turf Club. Rcvd: Great Earthquake Medal (1935). He had issue, two sons and a daughter:
      • i) Parakram Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
      • ii) Prasiddha Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
      • i) Teeka Rajya Lakshmi. Author of “The Royal Wedding in Nepal, the Himalayan Kingdom and Katmandu” (1970). m. ... Simha.
    • a) Madan Dibyeswari Devi [Sri Sri Sri Rani Madan Dibyeshwari Devi, of Bhirkot]. m. Sri Sri Sri Raja Tarak Bahadur Shah, Raja of Bhirkot (b. at Bhirkot, Jagatpur, 1903; d. at Kalimati, 9^th March 2001), sometime Governor of Palpa, son of Sri Sri Sri Raja Tamra Dhowj Khand, Raja of Bhirkot. She had issue, two sons and two daughters – see Nepal (Bhirkot).
    • b) Rup Rajeswari Devi. m. Man Bahadur Singh.
    • c) Nil Rajeswari Devi. m. Jaya Bahadur Singh. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • d) Nokar Dibyeswari Devi. b. at Dhankuta, 1923 (d/o Narayan Lin). m. at Benares, 14^th March 1938 (Arya Samaj rite), Bhet Narayan Bahadur Shresta, former tutor to the family.
    • e) Durga Rajeswari Devi. She d. young.
  • 7) Colonel Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Indra Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, CIE (4.2.1919). b. at Seto Durbar, Katmandu, 18xx (c), educ. Narayanhiti and Durbar High Schs., Katmandu. Col. 1908, Served with the Nepalese cont. Third Afghan War 1919. Rcvd: the Order of the Star of Nepal 3^rd class. He d. 3^rd June 1926, having had issue, eight sons:
    • a) General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Om-Ram-Patta Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Toran Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, CBE (m 27.11.1945). b. at Katmandu, December 1904, educ. Durbar High Sch, and Tri-Chandra Coll, Katmandu. Cdt Mil Sch 1935-1939, CO Shere Nath Regt 1940-1945, served in WW2, Insp-Gen of Police 1950-1951, Principal Administrative Gen 1951-1952, Insp-Gen Royal Nepal Police 1952-1953, prom Gen 1953, COGS 1953-1956, C-in-C 1956-1960. Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class, Om Ram Patta, and the Three Divine Powers 2^nd class, Nepal Gallantry, Long Service, Great Earthquake (1935), and Assam-Burma (1945) medals, British 39/45 and Burma star and War medal (1945). m. 1919, Sri Rani Padma Kumari Devi, daughter of Rajwar Gaja Bahadur Singh. He had issue, two sons:
      • i) Shiva Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      • ii) Harihar Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Supt. RNPF 1958.
    • b) Balaram Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Minister for Food and Agriculture 1951, Joint Sec. PM's Office, Chief Editor “The Rising Nepal” 1964-1975 and “Sunday Dispatch” 1991-1993.
    • c) Colonel Lakshman Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, CBE (m 2.11.1945). Lieut-Col cdt No1 Training Btn 1945, served in WW2. Rcvd: British 39/45 star and War medal (1945), and Nepal Assam-Burma Medal (1945).
    • d) Lakshmi Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • e) Loka Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana (c).
    • f) Siddhi Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • g) Yuvraj Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • h) Bidya Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, one son:
      • i) Bhuwan Shunsher Jung Bahadur Rana. m. Bhagawati. He had issue, one son and one daughter:
        • (1) Shumod Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. m. Sumitra. He had issue, a son and a daughter:
          • (a) Ojeswei Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana.
          • (a) Mokshada Rana.
        • (1) Shuchitra Rajya Laxmi Rana. m. Jitendra Bhatta. She had issue, a son.
  • 8) General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Ananda Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana (c), educ. Narayanhiti and Durbar High Schs, Katmandu. Mbr Extraordinary Council of State, and the Council of Royal Advisers 1955-1959, etc. Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class, and the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class. m. Sri Rani Lirendra Rajya Lakshmi Devi, a daughter of General H.H. Crown Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Walet Maharaj) Trailokya Bir Bikram Shah Deva. He had issue, six sons:
    • a) Yudhister Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • b) Bhakta Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. He has issue, one son:
      • i) Ujwal Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • c) Ballava Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • d) Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Bikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Phalgun Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Lalitpur, September 1918, educ. Patna Univ (BA 1943). Under Sec of State for Management 1955-1957, Under Sec of State Home Affairs Dept. 1957-1965, Dir Taxation Dept 1966-1967, Dept of Industry 1967-68, Cmsnr Kozi zone 1969-1970, Sec Home Affairs Dept. 1970-1971, Gen Mgr Janakpur Sugar Factory 1972. Rcvd: the Orders of the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class (1972) and the Three Divine Powers 3^rd class (1966), Jana Pad Sewa and Coron. medals 1956 and 1975.
    • e) Nakul Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • f) Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Sahadev Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Katmandu, 9^th June 1923, educ. Patna and Calcutta Univs. Sportsman and Coy Dir Bottlers Nepal Ltd and other companies. Rcvd: the Order of the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class (1972), Coron Medal (1975) and Udyog Ratna. m. 1976 ... Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • a) Tank Rajeshwari Devi [Yuvarani Shrimathi Tank Rajeshwari Devi, Rajmata Sahiba of Sakti]. m. Yuvaraja Jivendra Nath Bahadur Singh (b. at Sakti, 12^th August 1916; d.v.p. before 1961), elder son of Raja Shri Leeladhar Singh Bahadur, Raja of Sakti, India, by his first wife, a sister of the zamindar of Bindra Nawagarh, in the Raipur district of Bihar, India. She had issue, two sons – see India Non-salute (Sakti).
    • b) Rebati Rajeshwari Devi [Shrimati Rani Revati [Reoti] Devi, of Padrauna]. MD Vishnu Pratap Sugar Works (P) Ltd from 1955. m. Rajkunwar Ravi Pratap Narain Singh (b. February 1920; d. before 1953), sometime Joint MD of Vishnu Pratap Sugar Works Ltd, third and youngest son of Sri Raja Brij Narayan Singh Bahadur, Raja of Padrauna, CBE, in the Gorakhpur district of UP. She d.s.p. 1984 – see India Zamindars (Padrauna).
  • 1) H.M. Svasti Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Sriman Maharajadhiraja Patta Rajninam Sahila Bada Maharani Kirti Divyeshwari Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shahanam Sada Saubhajnabatinam. b. at Talo Narayanhiti Durbar, Katmandu, 1882 (d/o Kancha Bada Maharani Tope Kumari). Legitimated by a decision of the Bharadari Sabha 1888. m. at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu, 1889, as his third wife, H.H. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividhavirudavali Virajamana Manonnata Projjwala Nepal Tara Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Prithvi Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shum Shere Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, Maharajadhiraja of Nepal (b. at the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, 18^th August 1875; d. there, 11^th December 1911), eldest son of General H.H. Crown Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Walet Maharaj) Trailokya Bir Bikram Shah Deva, by his second wife, Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Kancha Maharani Lalita Rajya Lakshmi Devi, second daughter of Commanding-General H.E. Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Sir Jang Bahadur Kunwar Ranaji, T'ung-ling-ping-ma-Kuo-Kang-wang, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, GCB, GCSI, Prime Minister and C-in-C of Nepal. She d. at Katmandu, 1923, having had issue – see Nepal (Nepal).
  • 2) H.H. Svasti Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Sriman Maharajadhiraja Patta Rajninam Kanchi Bada Maharani Durga Divyeshwari Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shahanam Sada Saubhajnabatinam. b. at Talo Narayanhiti Durbar, Katmandu, 1883 (d/o Kancha Bada Maharani Tope Kumari). Legitimated by a decision of the Bharadari Sabha 1888. m. at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu, 1888, as his fourth wife, H.H. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividhavirudavali Virajamana Manonnata Projjwala Nepal Tara Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Prithvi Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shum Shere Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, Maharajadhiraja of Nepal (b. at the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Basantapur, Katmandu, 18th August 1875; d. there, 11^th December 1911), eldest son of General H.H. Crown Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Walet Maharaj) Trailokya Bir Bikram Shah Deva, by his second wife, Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Kancha Maharani Lalita Rajya Lakshmi Devi, second daughter of Commanding-General H.E. Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Sir Jang Bahadur Kunwar Ranaji, T'ung-ling-ping-ma-Kuo-Kang-wang, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, GCB, GCSI, Prime Minister and C-in-C of Nepal. She d. at Katmandu, 1902, having had issue, an only son (d. in infancy) – see Nepal (Nepal).
  • 3) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Indra Divyeshwari Rajya Lakshmi Devi.
  • 4) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Dhira Divyeshwari Rajya Lakshmi Devi.

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1901 Commanding-General H.E. Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Deva Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana, T’ung-ling-ping-ma-Kuo-Kang-wang, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski. b. at Katmandu, 17^th July 1862, fifth son of Commanding-General H.E. Dhir Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, by his third wife, Sri Rani Nanda Kumari, educ. Durbar High Sch, Narayanhiti, Katmandu. Adopted by the widow of Cdng-Gen H.E. Krishna Bahadur Kunwar Rana. Apptd Col 1862, Cdng-Gen Eastern Cmnd 1885-1887, Senior Cdng-Gen Western Cmnd 1887, Mukhtiyar and C-in-C 1887-1901. Invested at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace as Prime Minister, C-in-C and Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, 5^th March 1901. Inaugurated a Grand Council to discuss national issues and redress the grievances of the people, at Thapathali Durbar, 17^th May 1901. Attempted to reform the political and administrative system, extend education, established the first newspaper and exhibited silent movies for the public. Emancipated all female slaves in Katmandu, Lambjang and Kaski, 4^th May 1901. His reforms proving unpopular with his relatives, he was deposed on 27^th June 1901 and sent into internal exile at Dhankuta. Later permitted to escape to Darjeeling, in British India, and eventually settled at Mussoorie. m. (first) Sri Rani Karma Kumari Devi (d. 1895). m. (second) at Katmandu, 1896, Sri Sri Sri Bada Maharani Krishna Kumari Devi (d. at the Fair Lawn Palace, Jharipani, Mussoorie, India, 1909), his chief wife, daughter of General H.H. Crown Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Walet Maharaj) Trailokya Bir Bikram Shah Deva, by a junior wife. m. (third) at the Fair Lawn Palace, Jharipani, Mussoorie, India, 2^nd October 1911, Sri Sri Sri Maharani Sharada Kumari Devi (b. at Kuthar, 1892), daughter of Rana Jai Chand, Rana of Kuthar, in the Simla Hills. He d. at the Fair Lawn Palace, Jharipani, Mussoorie, India, 20^th January 1914, having had issue, thirteen sons and five daughters:

• 1) General Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Jung Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana [Janga] (s/o Karma Kumari), educ. Mayo Coll, Ajmer. Gen Srinath Paltan to 1948. He d. before 29^th March 1949, having had issue, seven sons:
  • a) General Kalyan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, three sons and one daughter:
  • i) Colonel Trilochan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue:
    • (1) Udaya Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. A noted singer and songwriter. He has issue, two sons and one daughter.
  • ii) Brigadier-General Pashupati Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Thapathali Durbar, Katmandu, 1923. Master General of the Ordinance 1975. m. 1952, Sri Rani Rajya Lakshmi (b. at Bardia, 1933; d. at King Birendra Military Hospital, Chhauni, June 2006), educ. Patna Univ, Nepalese teacher at Mahendra Adarasha Sch, an accomplished poet and sitar player, Mbr Royal Nepalese
    Acad, eldest daughter of Shri Babu Sahib Khadga Bahadur Malla, of Maglagadi, the biggest zamindar in Bardia. He d. at Baluwater, Katmandu, October 1981, aged 52 years, having had issue, two sons and one daughter:
  • (1) Ranjit Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Thapathali Durbar, Katmandu, 20^th April 1953 (s/o Rajya Lakshmi), educ. St Xavier’s High Sch, Godavari, Padma High Sch, St Joseph’s Sch, Jawalalkhel, Narayan High Sch, Nepalganj, Tri-Chandra Coll, Katmandu, and Adelaide Univ, South Australia. Employed with Save the Children Fund (UK) in Nepal 1976-1977, America Bi-centenial Expedition to Mount Everest 1977, Yeti Travels Pvt Ltd 1977-1978. Settled in Australia 1978, employed at Deakin Univ. m. (first) 1978, a lady from the Hannaford family. m. (second) an Australian lady, sister of Professor Warwick Anderson, of the ANU, Canberra, ACT. He has issue, two daughters:
  • (a) Maya Luxmi Paulette Rana. Fashion model for Chadwick Models in Melbourne and Sydney.
  • (b) Nellie Anderson Rajya Laxmi Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • (2) Sunil Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Thapathali Durbar, Katmandu (s/o Rajya Lakshmi), educ. St Xavier’s High Sch, Jawalalkhel. He has issue, one son.
  • (1) Sabina Rajya Lakshmi (d/o Rajya Lakshmi). m. Kishore Jung Thapa. She has issue, two daughters.
  • (2) Manju Rajya Lakshmi (d/o Brig-Gen Pashupati by another lady). m. a son of General Singha Bahadur Basnet, sometime Chief of Army Staff.
  • iii) Shree Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He has issue, one son and one daughter.
  • b) Major-General Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Lakshman Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, five sons and two daughters:
  • i) Colonel Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Himalaya Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Thapathali, Katmandu, 10^th January 1925, educ. Durbar High Sch and Tri-Chandra Coll, Katmandu, St Xavier’s Coll, Sch of Economics & Sociology, Bombay, India, and Harvard Univ, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA (MA). Sec Finance Ministry 1950-1951, Dir-Gen Nepal Bank Ltd 1951-1956, Gov Nepal Rastra Bank 1956-1962, Programme Officer UNO New York 1962-1964, Dep Resident Repr UNDP Sri Lanka and Afghanistan 1964-1972, Burma 1972-1977, Indonesia 1977-1981, and Pakistan 1981-1986, Mbr National Development Council 1986 and 1992, Chair Himalaya Development Bank Ltd 1992. Rcvd: the Order of the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class, Star of Pakistan, etc.
    m. April 1956, Sri Rani Bijaya Lakshmi, second daughter of Shri Babu Sahib Khadga Bahadur Malla, of Maglagadi, the biggest zamindar in Bardia. He has issue, two sons and two daughters:
  • (1) Ashoke Shamsher Jung Bahdur Rana, educ. St Xavier’s Sch, Jawalakhel and Godavari, Allman Acad, Kabul, Afghanistan, Gordonstoum, Scotland, and George Mason Univ (B.Econ), USA. Joined Himalayan Bank Ltd and served as Deputy General Manager, to General Manager, then to Senior General Manager and finally CEO since 2004. Chair Rural Microfinance Development Centre (RMDC), Swift User Group, Credit Information Bureau. Dir International Leasing & Finance Co Ltd, and Western Rural Development Bank. Sec Nepal Bankers’ Assoc. Mbr Rotary Club of Kathmandu, Royal Nepal Golf Club, The Army Golf Club and Gokarna Golf Club. m. Sri Rani Chanda Rajya Lakshmi, Chair Save Environment Foundation (SEF), Vice-Presdt Nepal Chamber of Commerce Environmental Cttee, Mbr Social Welfare Council, Earthday Network USA , Global Green USA, Green Peace, International  Rhino Fndn, and De Caprio Fndn, rcvd: the Order of the Gurkha Right Hand 4th class, Rajat Jayanti Award, Birendra  Aishwarya Padak, etc. He has issue, one son:
  • (a) Abhishek Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. 1988, educ. Gordonstoun Sch, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, and Imperial Coll, London.
  • (2) Amar Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. m. Sarda Rajya Lakshmi. He has ssue, one son and one daughter:
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  • (a) Cecelia Rajya Lakshmi, educ. Rato Bangala Sch, Lalitpur, and Clark Univ, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
  • (1) Pratima Rajya Lakshmi [Mrs Pratima Pandey], educ. United Nations Sch, New York, USA. m. Prithivi Bahadur Pandey, sometime CEO of Indo-Suez Bank in Nepal, Chief Executive Dir Nepal Investment Bank Ltd. She has issue, one son and one daughter.
  • (2) Sangeeta Rajya Lakshmi [Mrs Sangeeta Thapa]. b. 5^th May 1961, educ. United World Coll for SE Asia, Singapore; Rosemead Sch, Sussex; West Sussex Coll of Art & Design, and George Mason Univ, Virginia, USA. Artist. Founder Siddhartha Art Gallery in 1986. Presdt Nepal-Netherlands Foundation, Mbr United World Coll Scholarship Panel (Nepal Chapter), Nepal-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce, and LALS (Life Savings and Life Giving) AIDS Awareness Charity since 1993, Nepal Heritage Soc, Nepal-Britain Friendship Soc, Exec Mbr International Women’s Assoc of India 1995-1997, UN Woman’s Assoc of Pakistan 1997-1998, Dir Infinity International PR Co. Rcvd: Birendra Aishswarya Padak (2001), and Rajat Mahotsab Padak (1998), Sitara-i-Pakistan, etc. m. ca. 1983, Sunil Bahadur Thapa, educ. St Xavier’s High Sch, Godavari, employed with UNHCR, Head of the UNHCR Field Office in Kosovo, only son of Maha-Ujjwal-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada Om-Ram-Patta Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu The Rt. Hon. Surya Bahadur Thapa, five times Prime Minister of Nepal, by his wife, Sushma. She has issue, one son and one daughter.
  • ii) Major Prabakhar Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. Milary Attaché at Moscow. He was k. in a car crash, on the Kodari Raj Marg, 1969.
  • iii) Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Bikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Ratna Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. Dep Insp-Gen of Police 1980-1987, Assist Insp-Gen 1987-1990, Insp-Gen 1990-1992. Rcvd: the Orders of the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class, and Three Divine Powers 3^rd class, etc. m. Bala Rajya Lakshmi. He had issue, one son:
  • (1) Binay Shamsher Jung Bahdur Rana. m. Preeti Rajya Lakshmi. He had issue, one daughter:
  • (a) Rakchika Rajya Lakshmi, educ. Mayo Coll Girls’ Sch, Ajmer, India. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • iv) Jaya Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana [Rana Jaya], educ. Padmodaya High Sch, Tri Chandra and Sraswati Colls, and Tribhuvan Univ, Katmandu. Employed with Rashtriya Samachar Samiti. Retired journalist and writer. m. Maharajkumari Shrimati Mohini Kumari Sahiba [Mohini Rana], educ. St. Joseph's Convent Sch, and Maharani Laxmi Bai (MLB) Girls’ Coll (BSc), Bhopal, and Vikram Univ (BEd 1970), Ujjain, eldest daughter of Maharaja Madaneshwar Saran Singh Ju Deo, Maharaja of Surguja, by his second wife, Maharani Devendra Kumari Sahiba, sometime MLA and Minister of State in Madhya Pradesh, elder daughter of Major Raja Rana Shri Digvijay Chand Sahib, Raja of Jubbal. He had issue, two sons:
  • (1) Saurabh Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. 27^th June 19xx, educ. Daly Coll, Indore. m. (sep.) Aparna Rajya Lakshmi, nee Kunwari Aparna Devi, daughter of Kunwar Bharat Bhushan Deo, of Kalahandi, by his wife, Kunwarani Shrimathi Asha Poorna Devi, third daughter of Raja Sri Anup Singh Deo, Raja of Khariar Raj, in the Sambalpur district of Orissa.
  • (2) Nikhil Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana, educ. Daly Coll, Indore, H.R. Coll of Commerce & Economics (B.Com), Churchgate, Mumbai, and Symbiosis Inst of Business Management (SIBM), Lavale, Pune (MBA 2007). Sr Analyst at Citigroup in Mumbai since 2007. m. Asmita Rajya Lakshmi, educ. Sophia Coll, Mumbai (B.Econ. 2005), HR Exec with TATA Trent Ltd in Mumbai since 2007.
  • v) Prabhat [Pravhat] Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. Head of the Nepalese Family Planning Org. m. Rupa Rajya Lakshmi, nee Basnet.
  • i) Bina Rajya Lakshmi. Employed a Radio Nepal. m. ... Rao. She had issue, one son and one daughter.
  • ii) Mina Rajya Lakshmi. m. Jyotirmaya Subikhyat Trishakti Patta Chiran Shamsher Jung Thapa, sometime Deputy Master of Ceremonies and Principle Adviser to King Gynendra. She had issue, two sons and one daughter.
  • c) Bhisma Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. (c).
  • d) Karna Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. (c).
  • e) Drona Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. (c).
  • f) Narendra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. (c).
  • g) Dip Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. (c).
• 2) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Bhuban Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o Karma Kumari). He d. before 1923, having had issue:
  • a) Baladeva Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• 3) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Narendra Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at the Fair Lawn Palace, Jharipani, Mussoorie, India, 19xx (s/o Krishna Kumari). Chair All India Gurkha League 1926. Presdt Gorkhali Sudhar Sabha 1938. Dir Paper House Pvt Ltd. m. Sri Rani Rajwati Rajya Lakshmi Devi, daughter of Shri Rajkumar Surat Singh, of Narag, in Sirmur, India. He d. at Dehra Dun, after 1938, having had issue, one son and two daughters:
• a) Hanu Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. Presdt Gurkha Military Sch Management Cttee.
• a) Sheila Kumari. m. Rajkumar …Singh, from Gwalior. She had issue. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• b) Meena Kumari [Rani Meena Kumari, of Kullu]. m. a Dehra Dun, 5^th June 1971, Rai Maheshwar Singh, Rai of Kullu (b. at Bangalore, 12^th February 1949), elder son of Rai Mohinder Singh, Rai of Kullu, by his wife, Rani Vina Diveshwari Devi. younger daughter of Commanding-General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Om-Ram-Patta Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Sir Krishna Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana, KCSI, KBE. She had issue, two sons – see India Zamindars (Kullu).
• 4) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Bahadur Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at the Fair Lawn Palace, Jharipani, Mussoorie, India, 19xx  (s/o Krishna Kumari). Presdt All-India Gurkha League (Assam Branch) 1927. Vice-Chair All India Gurkha League 1926. He had issue, two sons:
  • a) Prithi Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, a son:
    • i) Asit Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, two sons:
      • (1) Bedant Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana.
      • (2) Devash Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • b) Benu Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, a son:
    • i) Amrish Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. He has issue, a son:
      • (1) Avlokan Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana.b. 5^th August 1989, educ. St George’s Coll, Mussoorie, and Stratford Univ, New Delhi, India.
• 5) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Najaya Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at the Fair Lawn Palace, Jharipani, Mussoorie, India, 19xx  (s/o Krishna Kumari). He d.v.p. young.
• 6) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Jagut Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at the Fair Lawn Palace, Jharipani, Mussoorie, India, 19xx  (s/o Krishna Kumari), educ. Mayo Coll, Ajmer. Proprietor of “Sun Saan”, Western Doon, India.
• 7) Lieutenant-General Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Mussoorie Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at the Fair Lawn Palace, Jharipani, Mussoorie, India, 19xx  (s/o Krishna Kumari). He had issue, a son and a daughter:
• a) Kailash Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, a son:
• i) Dr Dhawal Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. 29^th April 1962, educ. MA, PhD. Mayor of Nepalganj 2002, Mbr Rastriya Prajatantra Party Central Cttee, West Zone English Medium High Sch Cttee, etc. m. at Mussoorie, 26^th June 1980, Maharajkumari Srila Pratima Devi (b. at Calcutta, 12^th June 1962), second daughter of Colonel H.H. Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Sri Sri Sri Kirit Bikram Kishore Deb Barman Manikya Bahadur, Maharaja of Tripura, by his second wife, H.H. Maharani Bibhu Kumari Devi, sometime Tripura State Minister for Revenue & Local Govt, eldest daughter of Raja Shri Luv Shah, of Khairigarh Raj, UP, by his second wife, Rani Meenakshi Devi, daughter of Kanwar Badri Singh, of Sirmur. He has issue, one daughter:
• (1) Shivangini Rajya Lakshmi, educ. Mayo Coll Girls’Sch, Ajmer, India, and Swiss Hotel Management Sch, Les Roches, Switzerland.
• a) A daughter. m. at Lucknow, 1938, as his first wife, Rajkumar Sri Hardyal Singh (b. at Jaipur, 9^th July 1922; d.s.p.m. 15^th June 1954), eldest surviving son of Sri Rao Raja Kalyan Singh Bahadur, of Sikar, under Jaipur, India – see India (Jaipur-Sikar).
• 8) Lieutenant-General Kanwar Laba Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana (c). Governor of Palpa Tansen 1955. He had issue, three sons and two daughters:
• a) Dhundiraj Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923. He had issue, a son:
• i) Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Pradeep Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, educ. St Xavier’s Sch, Jawalakhel. Insp-Gen Royal Nepal Police 1999-2001. Official Umpire World Elephant Polo Assoc. Adviser to the “Temple of Health” Psychiatric Clinic, etc. Rcvd: the Orders of Three Divine Powers 2^nd class (7.7.2002), and the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class. m. Shanta Rajya Lakshmi, Chair Central Police Family Women’s Assoc, Presdt Aasara Reformation Centre (ARC), Trustee of the “Temple of Health” Psychiatric Clinic, etc. He had issue, a son:
• (1) Deep Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Inspector Royal Nepal Police. He had issue, one son and one daughter.
• b) Puskar Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923.
• c) Colonel Shambhu Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. after 1923. He had issue:
• i) Ashoke Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. m. Sri Rani Himalaya Rajya Lakshmi, daughter of Shri Nara Pratap, by his wife, Gauri, nee Khatri Chetri. He had issue, one son and one daughter:
• (1) Siddarth Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
• (1) Tara Rajya Lakshmi.
• 9) Lieutenant-Colonel Kanwar Totra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c), educ. Mayo Coll., Ajmer. Mbr Extraordinary Council of State. He had issue, one son:
  • a) Himat Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. before 1923. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• 10) Lieutenant-Colonel Kanwar Prakash Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana (c), educ. Mayo Coll, Ajmer. Co-operative Mbr Court of Appeal.
• 11) Captain Kanwar Hem Shumsher Rana (c), educ. Mayo Coll, Ajmer. Gen Sec All-India Gurkha League. m. Indee. He had issue:
• a) Kamal Shumsher Rana. m. Durga Devi. He had issue, two sons:
• i) Arjun Shumsher Rana. m. Priya [Cheetoo], daughter of Yogendra Kumar Kudaisya, by his wife, Asha. He has issue:
• (1) Dighvijay Shumsher Rana.
• ii) Dhruv Shumsher Rana. m. Sushma Onkar. He had issue, one son:
• (1) Prahlad Shumsher Rana.
• 12) Kanwar Lokendra Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana (c).
• 13) Kanwar Krishna Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana (c).
• 1) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Mandalasa Rajya Lakshmi Devi [H.H. Maharani Mandalasa Kumari Deviji Sahiba, of Sirmur]. b. at Katmandu, 1896 (d/o Krishna Kumari), educ. privately. Dir Jagatsons International Corp. m. at the Sirmur Camp, Dehra Dun, 4^th March 1910, Lieutenant-Colonel H.H. Maharaja Sir Amar Prakash Bahadur, Maharaja of Sirmur, KCSI, KCIE (b. at Nahan, 26th January 1888; d. at the Wiennier Cottage Sanatorium, Vienna, Austria, 13^th August 1933), eldest son of H.H. Shri Raja Sir Surendra Bikram Prakash Bahadur, Raja of Sirmur, KCSI, by his wife, H.H. Shri Suketwala Rani Subhadra Deviji Sahiba, daughter of H.H. Raja Shri Rudra Sen Bahadur, Raja of Suket. She d. at Nahun, February 1973, having had issue one son and two daughters – see India (Sirmur).
• 2) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Shri ... Rajya Lakshmi Devi (third d/o Krishna Kumari). m. June 1912, Shriman Maharajkumar Shri Man Singhji Bahadur, Yuvaraj Sahib of Partabgarh (b. at the Deogarh Palace, Partabgarh, 13^th April 1886; d.v.p. at Partabgarh, 29^th October 1918), eldest son of H.H. Maharajadhiraj Maharawat Shri Sir Raghunath Singhji Bahadur, Maharawat of Partabgarh, KCIE, by his wife, H.H. Bada Pisangan Maharani Bapu Sahiba Shri Ugam Kanwarji Sahiba, elder daughter of Raja Shri Pratap Singh, Thakur of Pisangan, in Ajmer Merwara. She d.s.p. young - see India (Partabgarh).
• 3) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Shri Bhuvaneshwari Rajya Lakshmi Devi [Srimathi Rani Bhuvaneshwari Rajya Lakshmi Devi Sahiba, of Khairigarh Raj], KIH Silver Medal (12.6.1941). b. at Dhankota, October 1901 (d/o Krishna Kumari). m. 1914, Raja Pratap Bikram Shah, Raja of Khairigarh-Singahi (b. at Singahi, Lakhimpur-Kheri, UP, 24^th October 1894; d. at Lucknow, 1964), adopted son of Srimathi Maharani Surat Kunwar, OBE, of Khairigarh-Singahi, in the Kheri district of UP, India. She had issue, two sons and one daughter – see India Zamindars (Khairigarh).
• 4) Kunveri Gupta Devi (c). m. (morganatic) Lieutenant-Colonel H.H. Shri Maharaja Sir Amar Prakash Bahadur, Maharaja of Sirmur, KCSI, KCIE (b. at Nahan, 26^th January 1888; d. at Vienna, Austria, 13^th August 1933), eldest son of H.H. Shri Raja Sir Surendra Bikram Prakash Bahadur, Raja of Sirmur, KCSI, by his wife, H.H. Shri Suketwala Rani Subhadra Deviji Sahiba, daughter of H.H. Raja Shri Rudra Sen Bahadur, Raja of Suket. She d. 1920, having had issue, one son and two daughters - see India (Sirmur).
• 5) Kunveri Indra Kumari Devi [Rani Narpat Singh] (c). m. 1916, Colonel Rao Bahadur Rao Raja Narpat Singh (b. at Jodhpur, 28^th March 1892; d. 23^rd June 1967), eldest son of Lieutenant-General H.H. Maharajadhiraja Maharaja Shri Sir Pratap Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Idar, GCB, GCSI, GCVO, KIH. She had issue, two sons and one daughter – see India (Idar).
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1901 - 1929 Field Marshal H.H. Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, T'ung-ling-ping-ma-Kuo-Kang-wang, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, GCB (c 10.6.1905), GCSI (2.1.1905), GCMG (1.1.1919), GCVO (24.12.1911). b. 8^th July 1863, sixth son of son of Commanding-General H.E. Dhir Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana, by his Thapa wife, educ. Thapathali Durbar Sch, Katmandu and Calcutta Univ, Calcutta, Bengal, India. Cmsnd as Lt-Col Nepal Army 1878, prom Maj-Gen 1882, Cdng-Gen Northern Cmnd. 1885-1887, Cdng-Gen. Eastern Cmnd 1887, Snr Cdng-Gen Western Cmnd and Chief of Army Staff 1887, Dir-Gen of Education and Foreign Affairs 1887-1901, Mukhtiyar and C-in-C 1901. Invested as Prime Minister, C-in-C and Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, at Seto Durbar, Katmandu, 27^th June 1901. Granted the title of T'ung-ling-ping-ma-Kuo-Kang-wang (truly valiant Prince, Commander-in-chief of foot and horse) by the Emperor of China, 14/10/1902. Attended the Coronation Durbar at Delhi, 1^st January 1903. Granted a personal salute of 19-guns, 12^th December 1911. Received the King-Emperor George V in the Terai in December 1911, and King-Emperor Edward VIII as Prince of Wales in December 1921. Recognised in the style of His Highness, October 1920. Concluded the Angl-Nepalese Treaty of Friendship, at Katmandu, 11^th December 1923 (ratified by George V on 21^st December), by which Britain recognised the independence of Nepal. Raised to the rank of Supreme C-in-C of the Nepalese Army 1926. Hon Col 4^th Prince of Wales's Gurkha Rifles, IA 13/5/1904. Hon Maj-Gen British Army 3/10/1906, prom Hon Lieut-Gen 11/11/1915, and Hon Gen 22/12/1919. Hon Marshal Chinese Armies 1926. Hon DCL (Oxon 1908), FRGS. Grand Master of the Most Refulgent Order of the Star of Nepal 1926-1929. Rcvd: KIH silver medal (1877), and Delhi Durbar medals (1903 & 1911), GC of the Order of the Legion of Honour of France (1929, GO 17.10.1925). He was responsible for abolishing sati in 1920 and slavery in 1924-1926. m. (first) 1878, H.H. Sri Sri Sri Bada Maharani Chandra Loka Bhakta Lakshmi Devi (d. at Katmandu, 11^th February 1905), from a Thakuri family. m. (second) at Katmandu, 1905, H.H. Sri Sri Sri Bada Maharani Bala Kumari Devi (b. at Benares, 188x; d. at Bal Chandra Palace, Bhullanpur, Benares, 1950), sister of Karna Bikram Shah and aunt of Rana Parakram Jang. He d. at Singha Durbar, Katmandu, 26^th November 1929, having had issue, eight sons and two daughters:

• 1) H.H. Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Mohan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski (s/o Bada Maharani Chandra Loka Bhakta) - see below.
• 2) Commanding-General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Om-Ram-Patta Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Sir Baber Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, GCVO (24.9.1946), GBE (m 19.12.1919), KCSI (4.2.1919), KCIE (16.2.1916). b. at Katmandu, 27^th January 1888 (s/o Bala Maharani Chandra Loka Bhakta), educ. Mayo Coll, Ajmer, India. Appointed as Maj-Gen Nepal Army 1901, attended the Delhi Durbar 1903 (rcvd: gold medal), prom Lt-Gen 1903, Dir-Gen Police Dept 1903-1915 and 1919-1929, ADC to his father 1908, prom Gen 1914, Insp-Gen Nepalese cont in India 1915-1919 (rcvd: special MID, sword of honour), served with Waziristan Field Force 1917 and in Afghan War 1919 (rcvd: MID, medal with clasp), Dir-Gen Medical Dept 1932-1945, prom Cdng-Gen 1934, Adj-Gen 1934-1948, Adtr and Gov Eastern provinces and the Terai 1939-1945, QMG and Senior Cdng-Gen Western Cmnd 1945-1948, led the Nepalese troops at the Victory parade in London 1946, Mukhtiyar and C-in-C 1948-1951, Minister for Defence 1951. Dir-Gen Army Provident Fund 1934-1948. Hon Col British Army 1927. Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class (1918), Om Ram Patta (1946), Three Divine Powers 1^st class (1939) and Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class (1935), Nepal Gallantry Medal (1918), and Royal Jubilee Medal (1935), Delhi Durbar Silver medals (1903 & 1911), British War and Allied Victory medals (1918), and IGSM with Afghanistan clasp (1919), Chief Cdr. of the Legion of Merit of the USA (1946). m. (first?) 1903, Sri Bada Rani Deva Bakhta Rajya Lakshmi. m. (second?) Sri Bada Rani Baid Bakhta Rajya Lakshmi. He d. at Baber Mahal, Katmandu, 12^th May 1960, having had issue, three sons and two daughters:
  • a) Bala Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He d.v.p. 1921. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • b) Lieutenant-General Prasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Mrigendra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Baber Mahal, Katmandu, 1906 (s/o Bada Rani Baid Bakhta), educ. Durbar High Sch., Katmandu. Dir-Gen Nepal Museum, and Dir-Gen of Public Education 1938-1950. Rcvd: the Order of the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class (2.12.1943). m. at Katmandu, 1925, Sri Rani Rukmini Devi. He had issue, five sons and two daughters:
    • i) Lieutenant-Colonel Bharat Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Katmandu, January 1927, educ. Bombay Univ (MA), Bombay, India. Mbr Rashtra Sabha 1948-1950, Dir-Gen Agriculture Dept 1949-1950, Sec-Gen Brave Gorkha Org 1950-1960, MP (Pratinidhi Sabha) and Leader of the Opposition 1958-1960, merged his party with the Nepali Congress Party 1960, organized an armed insurrection but was forced to flee to India 1960, returned 1979, and exiled again 1980-1990. He had issue, three sons and one daughter:
      • (1) Nandu Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. He has issue, one son:
        • (a) Arya Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana
      • (2) Pradip Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
      • (3) Kriti Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana
      • (1) Kanwarani Jaya Rajya Lakshmi. m. 1974, Rajkumar Divyakar Pratap Singh (b. 1950), elder son of Raja Shri Dhinesh Pratap Singh, Raja of Kasmanda (Baissidih), in the Sitapur district of  UP, India, by his wife, a daughter of Raja Birendra Bikram Singh, of Payagpur Raj, Bahraich district of  UP. She had issue, two daughters – see Zamindars (Kasmanda).
    • ii) Major-General Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Aditya Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 15^th July 1930, educ. Daly Coll, Indore. ADC General to King Birendra. Rcvd: the Orders of Three Divine Powers 2^nd class, and the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class. m. Sri Rani Sunita Rajya Lakshmi, from Tiara. He d. from a sudden heart-attack, at Rana Villa, Katmandu, 15^th July 1990, having had issue, three sons:
      • (1) Gorakh Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. He d. young. 
      • (2) Major-General Gaurav Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana, educ. Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Joint Leader Anglo-Neapalese assent of Kirat Chuli 1985, prom Maj-Gen 2007, GOC Western Dvsn Pokhara since 2007 . He has issue, a son and a daughter: 
        • (a) Samrat Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
        • (a) Meghna Rajya Lakshmi [Srimathi Lal Sahiba Meghna Rajya Lakshmi Kumari, of Patna]. b. at Katmandu, 1979, educ. Mayo Coll Girls’ Sch, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India, and Washington State Univ, Pullman, Washington, USA (BA 2001). Assist Studio Production Mngr 2004. m. at Puri, 8^th December 2008, Sriman Lal Sahib Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo (b. 26^th May 1974), MLA for Saintala in the Orissa state assembly, eldest son of Sriman Patayait Sahib Ananga Uday Singh Deo, of Patna, sometime Orissa State Minister for Finance, by his wife, Patayait Rani Srimathi Vijaylakshmi Devi Sahiba, daughter of The Hon Thakur Shiv Mangal Singh, of Jigirsir, in the Balia district of UP, sometime Minister for Agriculture – see India (Patna). Rana
      • (3) Gautam Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Katmandu, 29^th April 1958, educ. The Lawrence Sch, Sanawar; North Point, Darjeeling, India (BA), and Nuremberg, Germany (MBA). Managing Dir Baber Mahal Revisited, Dir of Development Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust (KVPT), PR Advisor Keshar Mahal Garden of Dreams Development Brd. Proprietor "Baithak" Restaurant. m. at Katmandu, 6^th May 1980, Sri Rani Bhavana Kumari Sahiba (b. at Simla, 2^nd November 1963), daughter of Kanwar Rattan Singh, of Dhami, by his second wife, Kanwarani Sudha Kumari Sahiba, daughter of Brigadier H.H. Saramad-i-Rajha-i-Bundelkhand, Sawai Mahendra, Maharaja Sir Vir Singh Deo Bahadur, Ju Dev Bharat Dharam Ratnakar, Yoga Vidya Vinoda, Maharaja Mushfik Mihrban Sahib of Orchha, KCSI. He has issue, two sons:
        • (a) Virat Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. Rana. b. at Katmandu, 12^th September 1981.
        • (b) Varun Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. Rana. Rana. b. at Katmandu, 10^th March 1983.
    • iii) Colonel Jaiprakash Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, one son and two daughters:
      • (1) Saurya Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1958. m. Sri Rani Vibha Kumari, daughter of Thakur Shivraj Singh, of Khatipura, in Jaipur, by his wife, Thakurani Sushil Kumari, daughter of Maharaja Mahipal Singh, Maharaja of Sarila, CSI. He has issue, one son and one daughter:
        • (a) Dhiraj Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1981.
        • (a) Diksha Rajya Lakshmi. Copyright© Christopher Buyers 
      • (1) Rani Sarala Rajya Lakshmi. b. at Katmandu, 5^th March 1954, educ. St Mary's Convent, Nainital. m. at Kaisar Mahal, Katmandu, 14^th February 1975, Raja Dr Gautam Singh, of Kursela Raj, son of The Hon Raja Dinesh Kumar Singh, of Kursela Raj, in the Purnea district of Bihar, sometime MLA and Minister of State in Bihar, by his wife, Rani Vibha Kumari, of Summha-Deorhi, in Darbhanga dist., Bihar. She has isue, two sons - see India Zamindars (Kursela).
      • (2) Rani Sarita Rajya Lakshmi Sahiba. b. at Katmandu, 1956, educ. St Mary's Convent, Nainital, and Nirmala Coll., Bombay Univ. m. at Kaisar Mahal, Katmandu, 1976, Raja Shreemant Raghavendra Singh Deo Bahadur, Raja of Korea (b. 25^th March 1953), only son of Raja Shreemant Bhupendra Narain Singh Deo Bahadur, Raja of Korea, by his wife, Rani Bai Shri Vasant Kumari Sahiba, eldest daughter of H.H. Maharana Thakore Shri Jorawarsinhji Jaswantsinhji Jhala Sahib, Maharana of Wadhwan. She has isue, two daughters - see India Non-Salute (Korea).
    • iv) Sagar Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Baber Mahal, Katmandu, 17^th February 1938, educ. Daly Coll, Indore, India, and Worcester Coll, Oxford (MA). Presdt Nepal Heritage Soc 1987-1990 (Mbr Exec Ctee 1985-1987), Vice-Chair National Sports Council 1991, Gen-Sec Nepal Olympic Cttee, MP (Mahasamiti and Lalitpur) 1996, Head of the International Wing of the Nepali Congress Democratic Party. m. 18^th June 1959, Sri Rani Brinda Devi, daughter of Rana Raghunath Singh, of Kotkhai, in Jubbal, by his second wife, Rani Basantika Devi, daughter of Colonel Kunwar Hira Singh Pathania, of Rey, in the Kangra district of the Punjab. He has issue, two sons and one daughter, including:
      • (1) Upendra Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. He has issue, a son and a daughter:
        • (a) Parakram Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
        • (a) Sunaina Rajya Lakshmi. Copyright© Christopher Buyers 
      • (2) Udaya Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. He has issue, two sons:
        • (a) Ayush Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
        • (b) Samar Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
    • v) Jagdish Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Baber Mahal, Katmandu, 18^th August 1939, educ. Tri-Chandra Coll., Katmandu, Patna Univ. (BA), and Allahabad Univ (MA), Allahabad, India. Author and writer. m. (first) May 1951, Sri Rani Shashi Prabha Rajya Lakshmi (b. December 1936), née Shashi Prabha Kumari, daughter of Rana Vidhyadhar Singh, Rana of Kumharsain. m. (second) 16^th July 1965, Sri Rani Bhuwan Rajya Lakshmi, née Bhuveshwari Kumari, younger sister of his first wife. He had issue, one son and three daughters, including:
      • (1) Amar Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. He has issue, three sons:
        • (a) Basant Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
        • (b) Sharada Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
        • (c) Samir Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
    • i) Chakradhur Rajya Lakshmi [Rani Chakradhur Rajya Lakshmi Sahiba, of Gondal]. m. at Katmandu, 23^rd February 1947, Maharajkumar Shri Shivrajsinhji Bhojarajsnhji Sahib (b. 1925), third son of H.H. Maharaja Thakore Shri Bhojarajsinhji Bhagwant Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Gondal, by his wife, H.H. Maharani Bai Shri Raj Kunverba Sahiba, daughter of Rana Shri Banesinhji Sahib of Vana - see India (Gondal).
    • ii) Loke Rajya Lakshmi [H.H. Rani Loke Rajya Lakshmi Sahiba, of Jhabua]. m. H.H. Maharaj Shri Ajit Singh Sahib, Raja of Jhabua (b. 7^th November 1930; d. 8^th November 2002), eldest son of H.H. Maharaj Shri Dileep Singhji Sahib, Raja of Jhabua, KCIE, by his wife, H.H. Rani Gopal Kumari Sahiba. She had issue, three sons and four daughters - see India (Jhabua).
  • c) Major-General Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta, Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Sir Brahma Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, KCIE (2.11.1945). b. at Baber Mahal, Katmandu, 1909, educ. Durbar High Sch., Katmandu. Cmsnd as Col Nepal Army 1928, Cdr 1^st Bde Nepalese contingent in India 1945, served in WW2 (MID). Rcvd: 2^nd class of the Orders of the Three Divine Powers, and the Gurkha Right Hand, Assam-Burma Medal (1945), British 39/45 & Burma stars, Defence and War medals (1945). m. at Katmandu, 1928, Sri Rani … Rajya Lakshmi.
  • a) Dharnidhar Rajya Lakshmi [Rani Phanindra Rajya Lakshmi Sahiba, of Tiloi] [Fani]. b. at Baber Mahal, Katmandu, 1908. m. at Katmandu, 1926, as his second wife, Raja Bishra Nath Saran Singh Bahadur [Biswa Nath Sarna Singh], of Tiloi (b. 29^th March 1901; d. 8^th November 1946), adopted son of Rani Jaganath Kunwar Sahiba, the widow of Raja Sur Pal Singh Bahadur, of Tiloi, UP, India. She had issue, one son and one daughter - see India Zamindars (Tiloi). Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • b) Homa Rajya Lakshmi [Rani Homa Rajya Lakshmi Sahiba, of Nayagarh]. b. at Baber Mahal, Katmandu, 1913. m. at Katmandu, 29^th January 1931, Raja Shri Krishna Chandra Singh Mandhata, Raja of Nayagarh (b. 15^th August 1911), son of Raja Shri Narain Singh Mandhata, Raja of Nayagarh. She had issue one son - see India (Nayagarh).
• 3) Field Marshal H.H. Ojaswi-Rajanya, Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Om-Ram-Patta Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Sir Kaiser Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, GBE (m 29.4.1937, KBE m 17.1.1924). b. at Katmandu, 8^th January 1892 (s/o Bada Maharani Chandra Loka Bhakta), educ. Durbar High Sch, Katmandu. Cmsnd as Maj-Gen Nepal Army 1901, ADC to the Prime Minister 1908-1911, Chair Royal Visit Cttee 1911, Cdr 2^nd Bde Nepalese contingent in India 1915-1916, Dir-Gen Commerce & Foreign Imports Dept 1907-1939, Presdt Prince of Wales's Nepal Visit Cttee 1920-1921, Chair Katmandu Municipality & PWD 1922-1930, Rotary Judge 1922-1930, Dir-Gen Royal Museum 1928-1939, Snr MLC and MLA and Mbr Reorganization Brd 1930-1932, Dir-Gen Archaeology Dept 1931-1939, & Foreign Affairs Dept 1932-1937, QMG & Cdg-Gen Southern Cmnd 1934-1945, Cdg-Gen Eastern Cmnd 1945-1947, Ambassador Ext & Min Plen at the Court of St James 1947-1948, Snr Cdng-Gen Western Cmnd & COAS 1948-1951, C-in-C 1951-1953, Minister for Defence 1951-1955, Chief Royal Councillor and Minister for Finance and Admin 1952-1953, prom Field Marshal 1956. Rcvd: the Orders of Ojaswi Rajanya, the Star of Nepal 1^st class, Om Ram Patta, the Three Divine Powers 1^st class and the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class, Great Earthquake (1935), Royal Jubilee (1936), Long Service, and Coron (1956) medals, Durbar Silver medal (1911), British War (1918), Silver Jubilee (1935), and George VI Coron (1937) medals, GO of the Order of the Legion of Honour of France (24.5.1934). m. (first) at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu, 20^th April 1904 (sep. 1941), H.R.H. Princess (Shri Shri Shri Shri Shri Adhirajkumari) Lakshmi Rajya Lakshmi Devi (b. at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu, 11^th August 1895; d. at Katmandu, 4^th September 1954), eldest daughter of H.H. Svasti Shri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividhavirudavali Virajamana Manonnata Projjwala Nepal Tara Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Prithvi Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shum Shere Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, Maharajadhiraja of Nepal. m. (second) at Kaiser Mahal, Katmandu, 1943, Sri Rani Krishna Chandra Kumari Devi, daughter of Mukunda Bahadur Singh, of Bajura. m. (a) Arblinlight Nani Sahib. m. (b) Marsina Nani Sahib. m. (c) Moonlight Nani Sahib. He d. at Kaiser Mahal, Katmandu, 7^th June 1964, having had issue, five sons and six daughters:
  • a) General Supradipda-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara, Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Rajkumar Samrajya Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, KCVO (26.2.1961). b. at Kaiser Mahal, Katmandu, 1921 (s/o Princess Lakshmi), educ. Durbar High Sch, Katmandu. Hon ADC General to King Mahendra. m. Sri Rani Saraswati Kumari, daughter of Rajkumar Ammar Bahadur Singh, of Bajang, by his wife, Nirpa Kumari. He had issue, one daughter by his first wife, and four sons:
    • i) Bhim Raj Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, educ. St Xavier's Sch., Jawalakhel. He had issue, one son and one daughter:
      • (1) Girish Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      • (1) Rachana Rajya Lakshmi.
    • ii) Dr. Yubarna Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, one son and two daughters:
      • (1) Abhisek Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
      • (1) Bhandhana Rajya Lakshmi.
      • (2) Pooja Rajya Lakshmi.
    • iii) Sashi Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, one son and one daughter:
      • (1) Shovan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
      • (1) Samriti Rajya Lakshmi. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • iv) Narayan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, one son and two daughters:
      • (1) Bishal Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
      • (1) Pradhana Rajya Lakshmi.
      • (2) Bijayeta Rajya Lakshmi.
    • i) Sri Chautariyani Jaya Rajya Lakshmi (d/o Saraswati Kumari). m. Sri Chautaria Kendra Bikram Shah, son of Colonel Sri Chautaria Udaya Bahadur Shah. She had issue, one son and one daughter - see Nepal (Nepal).
  • b) Kayur Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o Krishna Chandra), educ. St. Xavier's Sch., Godavari. m. Sri Rani Ambika Rajya Lakshmi, only daughter of Sri Mukhya Chautaria Bhupendra Prasad Shah. He d. before 2004, having had issue, two sons and one daughter:
    • i) Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Kumar Gorakh Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Thamel, Katmandu, 17^th February 1969, educ St. Joseph's Coll., Darjeeling, India; St Xavier's Sch., Godavari, and Budhanilakantha Secondary Sch., Kathmandu; Knox Coll., Illinois (BA), and Univ. of Illinois, Urbana (MBA 1994). Employed with Nepal Grindlays Bank Ltd. since 1994. Rcvd: the Order of the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class (23.10.2001). m. at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu, 8th May 1997, H.R.H. Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkumari) Shruti Rajya Lakshmi Devi (b. at Katmandu, 15th October 1976; k. at the Narayanhiti Palace, Katmandu, in the massacre of the Royal family, 1^st June 2001), only daughter of H.M. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Mahendramala Parama-Nepal-Pratap-Bhaskara Ojaswirajanya Parama-Gaurabmaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvana-Prajatantra-Shripada Parama-Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Parama-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta Parama-Suprasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Paramadhipati Atirathi Parama Senadhipati Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Shriman Maharajadhiraja Birendra Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samara Vijayinam, King of Nepal, by his wife, H.M. Svasti Sri Nepal-Pratap-Bhaskara Ojaswi-Rajanya Maha-Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Sriman Maharajadhiraja Patta Rajninam Bada Maharani Aishwari Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shahanam Sada Saubhajnabatinam, eldest daughter of Lieutenant-General H.H. Ojaswi-Rajanya Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Om-Ram-Patta The Rt Hon. Kendra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He has issue, two daughers:
      • (1) Girvani Rajya Lakshmi. b. at Kesar Mahal, Katmandu, 22^nd January 1998.
      • (2) Surangana Rajya Lakshmi. b. at Indra Rajya Lakshmi Devi Maternity Hospital, Thapathali, 2^nd October 2000.
    • ii) Nir Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
    • i) Annapurna Rajya Lakshmi. m. at Naini Tal, India, 19xx, … Shah. She had issue, including a son.
  • e) Lokh Bhakta Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Kaiser Mahal, Katmandu, 1956 (s/o Krishna Chandra). Presdt. Bank of Nepal. m. Sri Rani Kavita Rajya Lakshmi, daughter of a daughter of Field Marshal Ojaswi-Rajanya Supradipda-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara, Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu, Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar The Rt Hon. Hari Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Hon. ADC to King Mahendra. He had issue, including a daughter:
    • i) Garima Rajya Lakshmi. m. at Katmandu, February 2001, Dr. Parash Bahadur Singh.
  • a) Budhindu Rajya Lakshmi. m. at Kaiser Mahal, Katmandu, ca. 1935, … Shah. (same as Durga Dibyehswari?) Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • b) H.H. Sri Sri Sri Rani Durga Dibyeshwari Rajya Lakshmi. b. at Kaiser Mahal, Katmandu, 1918 (d/o Princess Lakshmi). m. ca. 1935, H.H. Sri Sri Sri Raja Jitendra Bahadur Shah, Raja of Salyana, eldest son of H.H. Sri Sri Sri Raja Gahendra Bahadur Shah, Raja of Salyana, by his wife, H.H. Sri Sri Sri Rani Soubhagya Rajya Lakshmi, daughter of Field Marshal H.H. Ojaswi-Rajanya Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha Atula-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Ati-Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Pridhuladhisha Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Juddha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, GCB, GCSI, GCIE, Prime Minister and Supreme C-in-C of the Nepal. She had issue - see Nepal (Salyana).
  • c) Sri Rani Titila Rajya Lakshmi. b. at Kaiser Mahal, Katmandu, 1922 (d/o Princess Lakshmi). m. Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Shahajada) Hari Bikram Shah [Harihar Raja], third son of Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Shahajada) Mohan Bikram Shah [Ram Raja II], Raja of Ramnagar, by his wife, Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Sita Kumari Rajya Lakshmi, eldest daughter of Field Marshal H.H. Ojaswi-Rajanya Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha Atula-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Ati-Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Pridhuladhisha Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Juddha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, GCB, GCSI, GCIE, sometime Prime Minister and Supreme C-in-C of Nepal - see Nepal (Nepal).
  • d) Rajkumari Nayapala Rajya Lakshmi. b. at Kaiser Mahal, Katmandu, 1928 (d/o Princess Lakshmi). m. Field Marshal H.E. Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Rajkumar Surendra Bahadur Shah, KCVO, sometime C-in-C Royal Nepalese Army, third son of H.H. Sri Sri Sri Raja Gahendra Bahadur Shah, Raja of Salyana, by his wife, H.H. Sri Sri Sri Rani Soubhagya Rajya Lakshmi, daughter of Field Marshal H.H. Ojaswi-Rajanya Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha Atula-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Ati-Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Pridhuladhisha Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Juddha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, GCB, GCSI, GCIE, Prime Minister and Supreme C-in-C of the Nepal. She had issue, two sons - see Nepal (Salyana). Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • e) Indira Rajya Lakshmi [Tani] (d/o Krishna Chandra). m. Lieutenant-General Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Shanta Kumar Malla, CVO (18.11.1980), sometime ADC to King Birendra, from a thakuri family of Baglung.
  • f) Sri Chautariyani Som Prabha Rajya Lakshmi (d/o Krishna Chandra). m. Brigadier-General Supradipta-Birendra-Prajatantra-Bhaskara Sri Chautaria Prakash Bikram Shah, of the Royal Household Service, son of Sri Chautaria Mohan Bikram Shah - see Nepal (Nepal).
• Field Marshal H.H. Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Sir Kaiser Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, had further issue by lesser wives: 
  • f) Arabinda Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o Arblinlight) [same as Lieutenant-Colonel Arvind Shamsher Jan Bahadur Rana, MVO (26.2.1961)?]. m. Krishna Rajya Lakshmi, daughter of Major-General …Prasad Shah. He had issue, a daughter:
    • i) Jyotsana Rajya Lakshmi. m. Kunwar Shri D. Kumar Singh, son of Maharajkumar Shri Maheshwar Kumar Singh, os Surguja, by his wife, Rajkumari Bimala Rajya Lakshmi, daughter of H.M. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Parama-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta Parama-Suprasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, King of Nepal. She had issue, two daughters - see India (Surguja).
  • g) Murari Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o Marsina). m. Sri Rani Dhanhajuri (Laxmi) Rajya Lakshmi, younger daughter of H.H. Sri Sri Sri Raja Gahendra Bahadur Shah, Raja of Salyana, by his wife, H.H. Sri Sri Sri Rani Soubhagya Rajya Lakshmi Devi, daughter of Field Marshal H.H. Ojaswi-Rajanya Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha Atula-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Ati-Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Pridhuladhisha Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Juddha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, GCB, GCSI, GCIE, Prime Minister, Supreme C-in-C of the Nepal.
  • g) Sri Rani Phul Kumari Devi (d/o Moonlight). m. General Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Budhendra Bahadur Shah. She had issue, a son:
    • i) Lieutenant-General Gaurabmaya-Supradipta-Birendra-Prajatantra-Bhaskara Sadip Bahadur Shah. Rcvd: the Birendra Democracy Decoration 2^nd class (7.7.2004). He had issue, a son: Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      • (1) Bipta Bahadur Shah.
• 4) Commanding-General H.E. Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Om-Ram-Patta Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Sir Singha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, KBE (m .2.1942). b. at Katmandu, 23^rd December 1893 (s/o Bada Maharani Chandra Loka Bhakta), educ. Durbar High Sch., Katmandu. Appointed as Maj-Gen. Nepalese Army 1912, Dir-Gen. of Police 1915-1919, Presdt. Charitable & Benevolent Assocs. 1919-1939, prom. Lt-Gen. before 1928, Chair. Katmandu Municipality & PWD 1929-39, Chief General-in-waiting to the Prime Minister 1934-1935, Head of a special diplomatic mission to France 1934, Env. Extr. & Min. Plen. at the Court of St James 1939-1947, Ambassador to India 1948-1951, Minister for Forests 1951-1952. Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class (1931), Om-Ram-Patta (1948), Three Divine Powers 1^st class (1944) and Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class (1933), Great Earthquake (1935) and Long Service medals, GO Orders of the Legion of Honour of France (1939) and Orange-Nassau of the Netherlands (1946), etc. m. at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu, May 1906, H.R.H. Princess (Shri Shri Shri Shri Shri Adhirajkumari) Rama Rajya Lakshmi Devi (b. at the Royal Palace, Katmandu, 1^st March 1899; d. at Singha Mahal, Thapathali, Katmandu, 1977), second daughter of H.H. Svasti Shri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividhavirudavali Virajamana Manonnata Projjwala Nepal Tara Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Prithvi Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shum Shere Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, Maharajadhiraja of Nepal. He had issue, one son and four daughters, including:
  • a) General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu The Rt Hon. Arjun Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, KCVO (26.2.1961). b. at Singha Mahal, Thapathali, Katmandu, 25^th June 1915 (s/o Princess Rama), educ. Durbar High Sch. and Tri-chandra Coll., Katmandu and Patna Univ. Apptd. Maj-Gen. 26/6/1915, Chair. Katmandu Municipality & PWD 1939-1945, Rotary Judge 1945-1947, Dir-Gen. Food & Agriculture Depts. 1947-1949, Press & Publicity Depts. 1947-1949, Forestry & Botany Dept. 1949-1950, Presdt. Benevolent and Charitable Assocs. 1939-1951, ADC to King Tribhuvan 1952, prom. Lt-Gen. 1953, Mbr. Planning Cmsn. 1956, Chair. Coron. Cttee. 1956, prom. Gen. 1956, Mbr. Raj Sabha 1956-1969, Hon. ADC to King Mahendra. Presdt. Rotary Club of Katmandu 1964-65, Life Mbr. Nepal Red Cross Soc. Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class (1946), the Three Divine Powers 1^st class (1956) and the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class (1954), Coron. (1956), Dirgha Service and Bhukampa medals. m. May 1935, Sri Rani Bindu Devi Rajya Lakshmi (b. at Askote, UP, India, 2^nd May 1921; d. at Katmandu, 18^th December 2003), only daughter of Kunwar Mandhata Pal, of Askote, UP, India, by his wife, a lady from Western Nepal. He d. at Calcutta, India, December 1981, having had issue, five daughters:
    • i) Gita Rajya Lakshmi [Srimati Jubarani Sahiba Gita Rajya Laxmi Devi of Seraikella]. b. at Singha Mahal, Thapathali, Katmandu, 13^th June 1936. m. Sri Maharaja Shata Bhanu Singh Deo, Raja of Seraikella (b. 29^th June 1930; d. 2^nd July 1993), eldest son of Sri Jubaraj Nrupendra Narayan Singh Deo, Jubaraj Sahib of Seraikella, by his wife, Tikayetrani Shrimathi Kusum Manjari Devi Sahiba, eldest daughter of Maharaja Brij Mohan Deo, Maharaja of Kalahandi, OBE. She had issue, one son - see India Non-Salute (Seraikella).
    • ii) Krishnaa Rajya Lakshmi. b. at Singha Mahal, Thapathali, Katmandu, 3^rd June 1937. m. 20^th February 1960, Maharajkumar Shri Bhupatsinhji Meghrajji Sahib (b. at Bhuj, 29^th May 1937; d.s.p. 18^th January 2001), second son of Colonel H.H. Maharajadhiraj Maharao Mirza Shri Meghrajji Sawai Bahadur, Maharao of Cutch, by his wife, H.H. Maharani Bai Shri Rajendra Kunverba Sahiba, third daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel H.H. Umdai Rajahai Buland Makan Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Sir Madan Singhji Bahadur, Maharaja of Kishangarh, KCSI, KCIE. No issue - see India (Cutch).
    • iii) Jaya Rajya Lakshmi. b. at Singha Mahal, Thapathali, Katmandu, 24^th April 1945. m. Captain Bobby Bikram Shah (d. …), Chair. Royal Nepal Airlines 1990-1991. She had issue, one son and one daughter:
      • (1) Rajeev Bikram Shah [Rajib Shah]. b. at Katmandu, 8th April 1968, educ. St Joseph\rquote s Coll., Northpoint, Darjeeling, and the American Embassy Sch., New Delhi, India, and Pepperdline Univ., Malibu, California, USA (BBA). Adopted by his maternal grandfather. Account Mn gr. ANZ Grindlays Bank 1991-1993, Chair. JRP Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd. 1995-1999, with Mukul Group of Industries 1996-2000 and Jaguar Overseas Trading Co. 2000-2002, Chair. RPM Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd. 2000-2005, Chandra Riding Centre Pvt. Ltd, Corporate Service s Pvt Ltd AM International Pvt Ltd., RPM Trading Pvt. Ltd., etc. Chair. Ram Mandir Temple Cttee., and General Arjun and Rani Bindu Devi Rana Trust; Co-Chair. Capt. Bobby Bikram Shah Memorial Trust; Vice-Presdt. Nepal Athletics Assoc. (NAA), Founder Adviser Nepali Kala Sahitya Dot Com Pratishthan, Mbr. Rotary Club (Katmandu), etc. m. Rajkumari Shivani, from Jaipur. He has issue, a daughter:
        • (a) Yashashwi Rajya Lakshmi. b. 2002.
      • (1) Preeti Rajya Lakshmi. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • iv) Asha Rajya Lakshmi [Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Asha Raje Sahib Gaekwad]. b. at Katmandu, 21^st July 1946. m. Shrimant Maharajkumar Sangramsinhrao Gaekwad (b. at Laxmi Vilas, Baroda, India, 6^th August 1941), third son of Major-General H.H. Farzand-i-Khas-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Shrimant Maharaja Sir Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad, Sena Khas Khel Shamsher Bahadur, Maharaja of Baroda, GCIE, by his first wife, H.H. Maharani Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Shanta Devi Sahib, daughter of Meherban Shrimant Sardar Mansinhrao [Appa Sahib] Ghorpade, of Kolhapur. She had issue - see India (Baroda).
    • v) Mala Rajya Lakshmi [H.H. Maharani Shri Mala Rajya Lakshmi Deviji Sahiba, Maharani Sahib of Tehri Garhwal]. b. at Katmandu, 23^rd August 1950. m. 1975, H.H. Swasti Shri 1008 Badrish Charya Prayana Garh-Rajya Mahi Mahendra Dharam, Vaibhav Dharam Rakshah Shiromani Shri 108 Maharaja Manujendra Shah Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal (b. at Narendra Nagar, Tehri, 12^th February 1947), only son and heir of Lieutenant-Colonel H.H. Swasti Sri 1008 Badrish Charya Prayana Garh-Rajya Mahi Mahendra Dharam, Vaibhav Dharam Rakshah Shiromani Shri 108 Maharaja Manabendra Shah Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal, by his wife, H.H. Maharani Shri Suraj Kunwarba Sahiba, daughter of H.H. Rai-i-Rayan Mahimahendra Maharajadhiraj Maharawal Shri Sir Prithvi Singhji Bahadur, Maharawal of Banswara, KCIE. She had issue, an only daughter - see India (Tehri Garhwal).
  • a) Maharani Lalita Rajya Lakshmi. b. at Singha Mahal, Thapathali, Katmandu, 20^th February 1917, educ. privately. MP (Lok Sabha) for Dhanbad 1957-1971. m. 25^th February 1936, Maharaja Shri Kamakshya Narain Singh Bahadur, Maharaja of Ramgarh (b. 10^th August 1916; d. 1970), MP (Lok Sabha) 1957-1970, eldest son of Maharaja Lakshmi Narain Singh Bahadur, Maharaja of Ramgarh, by his wife, the daughter of the Raja of Porahit. She had issue, one son - see India Zamindars (Ramgarh Raj). Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • b) H.H. Maharani Durga Rajya Lakshmi Sahiba. b. at Singha Mahal, Thapathali, Katmandu, 1918, educ. privately. m. at Katmandu, 24^th February 1937, Major H.H. Mahendra Maharaja Narendra Singh Ju Deo Bahadur, Maharaja of Panna (b. 29^th May 1915), eldest son of Colonel H.H. Mahendra Maharaja Shri Sir Yadvendra Singh Ju Deo Bahadur, Maharaja of Panna, KCSI, KCIE, by his first wife, H.H. Mahendra Maharani Shri Manhar Kunwarba Sahiba, KIH, only daughter of Colonel H.H. Maharaja Raol Shri Sir Bhavsinhji Takhtsinhji Sahib, Maharaja Thakore Sahib of Bhavnagar, KCSI, by his first wife, H.H. Thakurani Shri Dev Kunverba Sahiba, daughter of Maharaol Shri Mansinhji Prithurajsinhji, Maharaol of Baria. She had issue - see India (Panna).
  • c) Rani Bhuban Rajya Lakshmi Sahiba. b. at Singha Mahal, Thapathali, Katmandu, 191x, educ. privately. m. (first) at Delhi, 25^th November 1948, Musfik Meherban-i-Dostan Raja Shri Sardar Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Khetri (b. 16^th March 1920; d.s.p. at the Breech Candy Nursing Home, Bombay, 23^rd February 1987), sometime Indian Ambassador to Laos 1956-1959, adopted son and successor of Musfik Meherban-i-Dostan Raja Shri Amar Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Raja of Khetri, in Jaipur state - see India Vassal States (Khetri). m. (second) H.E. Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Jharendra Narayan Singh, GCVO (b. at Tue, Jethaburi, Thamel, 14^th March 1924), educ. Benares Hindu Univ. (BA 1945) and Allahabad Univ. (MA 1949), entered Nepalese Forein Service, First Sec. New Delhi 1950-1956, Dep. Chief of Mission London 1956-1961, Ambassador to the USSR (conc. to Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary) 1961-1965, India (conc. to Sri Lanka) 1967-1969, Egypt 1969-1976, and the Court of St James's (conc. to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland) 1977-1983, Sec. MOFA 1865-1967, Presdt. Nepal International Centre, rcvd. The Orders of the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class, the Three Divine Powers 2^nd class, etc., son of Raja Raghav Narayan Singh, Raja of Thalahara (s/o Raja Kalki Narayan Singh, Raja of Thalahara, by his wife, Sri Sri Sri Rani Chhatra Rajya Lakshmi - see Nepal (Thalahara). Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• 5) Commanding-General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Om-Ram-Patta Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Sir Krishna Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, KCSI (2.11.1945), KBE (m 29.4.1937). b. at Katmandu, 28^th February 1900 (s/o Bada Maharani Chandra Loka Bhakta), educ. Durbar High Sch., Katmandu. Hon. Maj-Gen. 1918, 1^st Nepalese Envoy Extr. & Min. Plen. at the Court of St James 's 1934-1939, represented Nepal at the funeral of the King-Emperor George V 1936 and at the Coronation of King-Emperor George VI 1937, Dir-Gen. Agriculture and Food Depts. 1939-1940, Dept. of Botany, Cottage Industries, Nepal Rashtra Bank, and Board of Development 1940-1943, GOC Nepalese contingent in India 1943-1945, served in WW2, ADC General &Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister 1947-1948, Dir-Gen. Foreign Affairs Dept. 1947-1949. Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class, Om Ram Patta, the Three Divine Powers 1^st class and the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class, Nepal Gallantry Medal, Great Earthquake Medal (1935), Royal Jubilee (1936), and Assam-Burma Medal (1945), British King George V Silver Jubilee (1936), King George VI Coron. (1937), 39/45 & Burma stars, Defence, War and IGS (1945) medals, GC of the Orders of Leopold II of Belgium (1934), Cloud and Banner of China, etc. m. at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu, November 1909, H.R.H. Princess (Shri Shri Shri Shri Shri Adhirajkumari) Tara Rajya Lakshmi Devi (b. at Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu, December 1901; d. at Katmandu, 25^th January 1982), daughter of H.H. Svasti Shri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividhavirudavali Virajamana Manonnata Projjwala Nepal Tara Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Prithvi Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shum Shere Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, Maharajadhiraja of Nepal. He d. at Jaya Bhavan, Bangalore, India, 19^th May 1977, having had issue, four sons and one daughter:
  • a) Major-General Parakrama Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Katmandu, 19xx (s/o Princess Tara), educ. Durbar High Sch., Katmandu.
  • b) Major-General Bishan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Katmandu, 19xx, educ. Durbar High Sch., Katmandu.
  • c) A s/o Princess Tara. b. ca. 1920 and d. aged six months.
  • d) H.E. Jharendra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o Princess Tara). Dir. Nepal Bank Ltd. 1997-2002. m. Sri Rani Manju Rajya Lakshmi. He had issue, two sons:
    • i) Devendra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
    • ii) Shivendra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • a) Chhatra Kumari Rajya Lakshmi (d/o Princess Tara).
• 6) Major-General Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Vishnu Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Singha Durbar, Katmandu, 13^th November 1906 (s/o Bada Maharani Bala Kumari), educ. Durbar High Sch., Katmandu. Apptd. Maj-Gen. 1924. Fled Nepal for London in 1931. Removed from the roll of succession. m. Sri Rani Urmila Rajya Lakshmi (b. at Katmandu, 12^th January 1911). He d. at Nassau, Bahamas, 4^th February 1946, having had issue, one son:
  • a) Rajkumar Pitamber Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at London, 17^th August 1931, educ. Westminster Sch., London, and St Edmund's Hall, Oxford (BA). Cmsnd. 2^nd-Lieut. British Army 2/7/1955, attached Royal Border Regt., transf. to KRRC (TA) 27/11/1956, prom. Lieut. 4/3/1957, transf. TARO 1/5/1962, worked at Lloyds of London, and with Mahendra & Mahendra Ltd, in India, MD 1990-1997. Presdt. Indian Golf Union 1974-1976, Presdt. Bombay chamber of Commer ce 1997-1998 (Vice-Presdt. 1996-1997). All-India Amateur Golf Champion 1966 & 1973. Rcvd: Arjuna Award (1967) of India. m. Sri Rani Sunita Rajya Lakshmi [Sunita Pitamber (d. at Windsor Villa, Breach Candy, Bombay, 21^st May 2006, interior designer. He d. at Bombay, 20^th August 2005.
• 7) General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Om-Ram-Patta Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Sir Shanker Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, GBE (c 16.11.1949, KBE m 24.9.1946). b. at Singha Durbar, Katmandu, 1909 (s/o Bada Maharani Bala Kumari), educ. Durbar High Sch. Katmandu. Apptd. Maj-Gen. 1927, Acting Head Shrestra Kousal 1930-1931, Head of Madesh Report Nixari and Kothamahal 1931-1934 & 1947-1949, Dir-Gen. PWD 1936-1943, Mbr of the special diplomatic mission to confer the Order of Ojaswi-Rajanya and the rank of Commanding-General on the King-Emperor George VI 1946, Dir-Gen.  Roads & Railways Dept. 1946-1947, Dir-Gen. Police Dept. 1947-1949, prom. Gen. 1948, ADC General & Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister 1948-1949, Ambassador at the Court of St James's 1949-1954 (conc. to France, the USA and the Netherlands). Attended the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in London 1953. Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class (1946), Om-Ram-Patta (1948), the Three Divine Powers 1^st class (1948), and the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class (1941), GC of the Order of Orange-Nassau of the Netherlands (1949) and GO of the Order of Legion of Honour of France (1949), Queen Elizabeth II Coron. medal (1953), etc. m. at Singha Durbar, Katmandu, 22^nd May 1924, Sri Rani Kumari Rajya Lakshmi, eldest daughter of Colonel Tej Bahadur Malla. He d. 4^th June 1976, having had  issue, two sons and one daughter:
  • a) Lieutenant-General Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Sridhar Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Pul Chowk, Lalitpur, 16^th August 1928, educ. Durbar High Sch. Katmandu. Cmsnd. RNA 1944, Special Mil. Attaché at the Court of St James's 1949-1951, Mil. Attaché (conc. Netherlands, France and USA) 1951-1957, Special Rep. to France and Netherlands, prom. Lieut-Gen. 1957, ret. 1958, Assist. Minister for Defence 1977-1979, Minister of State for Defence 1979, Mbr. Raj Parishad 1996. Presdt. Nepalese Ex-Servicemen's Org., and Nepal Heritage Soc. 1996-2001 (Vice-Presdt. Exec. Cttee. 1983-1987, 1992-1996), Chair. Nepal-Korea Friendship & Cultural Assoc. 1991. Rcvd: the Orders of the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class, and the Three Divine Powers 2^nd class, GO of the Order of Orange-Nassau of the Netherlands (1949), and Cdr. of the Order of the Legion of Honour of France (1949). m. at the Singha Durbar Palace, Katmandu, 1948, Sri Rani Padma Rajya Lakshmi, née Singh, of Kashmir. He had issue, two sons and one daughter, including: 
    • i) Sarad Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at London, 4^th September 1954. m. at Katmandu, 7^th May 1981, Sri Rani Sneha Rajya Lakshmi Devi (b. at Calcutta, 2^nd May 1955), youngest daughter of H.H. Maharaja Shri Pradeep Chandra Bhanj Deo, Maharaja of Mayurbhanj, by his wife, H.R.H. Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkumari) Bharati Rajya Lakshmi Devi, fourth daughter of H.M. Svasti Shri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividhavirudavali Virajamana Shriman Manonnata-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Mahadhipati Shriman Maharajadhiraja Shri Shri Shri Shri Shri Maharaja Thribuvhan Bir Bikram Jang Shah Bahadur Shumshere Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, King of Nepal. He had issue, a son:
      • (1) Shashwat Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • b) Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Damodar Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Katmandu, 1929, educ. Durbar High Sch. Katmandu. Ambassador to the USSR 1964-1966, Minister for Panchayats 1973-1974.
  • a) Prabha Rajya Laxmi [H.H. Ranawala Maharani Shrimant Prabha Rajya Lakshmi Devi of Ratlam]. b. at Katmandu, 1927. m. at Bombay, 1947, H.H. Maharaja Shrimant Lokendra Singhji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Ratlam (b. at Ranjit Bilas Palace, Ratlam, 9^th November 1927; d.s.p. 24^th June 1991), eldest son of Major-General H.H. Maharaja Shrimant Sir Sajjan Singhji, Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Ratlam, GCIE, KCSI, KCVO, by his fifth wife, H.H. Sodawala Maharani Shrimant Sodha Bai Sahiba, of the Soda Rajput family of Nawanagar. She d.s.p. 17^th April 1993 - see India (Ratlam).
• 8) Lieutenant-General Supradipdha-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Madan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Singha Durbar, Katmandu, 19xx (s/o Bada Maharani Bala Kumari), educ. Durbar High Sch. Katmandu. Maj-Gen. 1927, prom. Lieut-Gen. 1934. Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class, the Three Divine Powers 2^nd class and the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class. m. Sri Rani Jagadamba Rajya Lakshmi (b. 1917; d. 1988), social worker. He d. at Shree Durbar, Katmandu, 1955, having had issue, including two sons:
  • a) Gopal Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, two sons:
    • i) Mahesh Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
    • ii) Dinesh Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • b) Yagyaraj Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• 9) Major-General Kunwar Badri Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 19xx (c), educ. Durbar High Sch. Katmandu. He had issue, a son:
  • a) Pralhad Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
• 1) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Khagaraja Divyeshwari Rajya Lakshmi [Rani of Bajang]. b. 1880 (d/o Bada Maharani Chandra Loka Bhakta). m. at Katmandu, 1894, Colonel Sri Sri Sri Raja Jai Prithi Bahadur Singh, Raja of Bajang (b. 21^st August 1877; d. at Bangalore, 15^th October 1940), sometime Consul-General at Calcutta, eldest son of the Sri Sri Sri Raja Bikram Bahadur Singh, Raja of Bajang, by his wife, Sri Sri Sri Rani Rudra Kumari [Gauri Maiya], daughter of Field Marshal H.E. Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Sir Jang Bahadur Kunwar Ranaji, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, GCB, GCSI. She had issue - see Nepal (Bajang).
• 2) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Shrimati Divyeshwari Rajya Lakshmi [Maharani Shrimati Divyeshwari Rajya Lakshmi Sahiba, of Balrampur]. b. at Singha Durbar, Katmandu, 1918 (d/o Bada Maharani Bala Kumari). m. at Singha Durbar, Katmandu, November 1932, Maharaja Sir Pateshwari Prasad Singh Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Balrampur, KCIE (b. 2^nd January 1914; d.s.p.m. 20^th June 1964), son of Maharaja Sir Bhagwati Prasad Singh Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Balrampur, KCIE, KBE, in the Gonda district of UP. She d. 1999, having had issue - see India Zamindars (Balrampur).

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1929 - 1932 Field Marshal H.H. Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Bhim Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana, T’ung-ling-ping-ma-Kuo-Kang-wang, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, GCSI (1.1.1931, KCSI 1.1.1917), GCMG (22.12.1931), KCVO (24.12.1911). b. 16^th April 1865, sixth son of Commanding-General Sri Isht Devata Charan Shri Madhara Jang Kumara Kumarangtamaya Sri Dhir Shumshere Jung Kunwar Ranaji, sometime Mukhtiyar and C-in-C of the Nepalese Army, by his third wife, a Thapa lady, educ. Durbar High Sch, Katmandu. Cmsnd into the Nepalese Army as Lt-Col 1868, prom Col 1879, Northern Cdng-Gen 1885-87, Eastern Cdng-Gen 1887-1901, Snr Cdng-Gen Western Command & Chief of Army Staff 1901-1907, Mukhtiyar and C-in-C 1907-1929. Succeeded on the death of his elder half-brother as Prime Minister, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Nepalese Army and Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, and formally invested as such at the Singha Durbar, Katmandu, 26^th November 1929. Served as ADC to the King-Emperor George V during his visit to Nepal in December 1911. Field Marshal Nepalese Army 26/11/1929. Hon Maj-Gen British Army 4/4/1930. Hon Col 4^th Prince of Wales’s Gurkha Rifles, IA 4/4/1930. Hon Gen Chinese Army 23/2/1932. Grand Master of the Most Refulgent Order of the Star of Nepal 26/11/1929-1932. Introduced a number of innovations and reforms, including week-end holidays, a Land Refom Commission to protect tenant farmers, abolished duties on cotton and salt, ended the pasture tax, and abolshed capital punishment. He also built several district hospitals and extended the drinking water pipelines in Eastern Nepal. Rcvd: Delhi Durbar silver medal (1911), and the Order of the Sacred Tripod ePao Tingí 1^st class (23.2.1932) of China. m. (first) 1886, H.H. Sri Sri Sri Kancha Bada Maharani (b. 1863; d. at Singha Durbar, Katmandu, 9^th October 1936), raised to the rank and title of Bada Maharani with the style of Her Highness 26^th November 1929. m. (second) H.H. Sri Sri Sri Sita Bada Maharani Deela Kumari Devi, née Dil Kumari, raised to the rank and title of Bada Maharani with the style of Her Highness. m. (a) Gunjan [Gunjen] Maharani, a former dancer. He d. at Singha Durbar, Katmandu,t 1^st September 1932, having had issue, six sons and three daughters:

• 1) H.H. Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Padma Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski (s/o the first wife) - see below.
• 2) Commanding-General Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Hiranya Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana (s/o Deela Kumari Devi), educ. Durbar High Sch, Katmandu. Elevated by his father onto the Roll of Succession in 1930, despite his inferior caste status. Removed and banished from the capital by Maharaja Juddha 18^th March 1934. Cmsnd into the Nepalese Army as Maj-Gen 1911, prom full Gen 1929, Master of the Household and Equerry-in-Chief 1929-1932, Governor (Bada Hakim) of Dhankuta 1934. Founder Mbr Nepal Democratic Party. m. (first) Sri Rani Som Kumari Rajya Lakshmi. m. (second) Sri Rani Lalita Rajya Lakshmi. He d. at 8^th August 1951, having had issue, one son and five daughters:
  • a) Major-General Maha-Gaurabmaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvan-Prajatantra-Shripada The Rt Hon. Subarna Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana, GCVO (17.11.1960). b. at Tangal Durbar, Katmandu, February 1909 (c), educ. Calcutta Univ (MA). Cmsnd into the Nepalese Army as Maj-Gen Rifle Paltan 28/6/1930, deported to India for seditious activities 1933-1937, Governor of Birganj 1937-1944 & 1944-1946, Mbr Constitutional Reform Cttee 1945-1947, deported again 1947-1948, Founder Mbr Nepal Democratic Party, Treasurer Nepali Congress Party 1947-1949, C-in-C Mukti Sena Army of Liberation 1950, Minister for Finance 1951-1953 and 1958-1960, Prime Minister and Minister for Planning 1958-1959, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Planning & Development 1959-1960, Presdt Nepali National Congress Party 1955-1957 & 1960-1968 (in exile), deported to India 1960, granted an amnesty and returned to Nepal 1968, Vice-Chancellor Tribhuvan Univ. Mbr Asiatic Soc of Bengal 1932, Calcutta Club 1933, etc. Rcvd: the Tribhuvan Order of the Footprint of Democracy 1^st class (30.6.1959). m. before 30^th March 1930, Sri Rani Shweta Prabha Rajya Lakshmi, sister of Captain Mohan Bikram Shah (and thus daughter of Sri Chautaria Chuda Bikram Shah?). He d. 9^th November 1977, having had issue, three sons and one daughter:
    • i) Lieutenant-Colonel Kanak Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. 1930, educ. Prince of Wales and Doon Schs, Dehra Dun. Military attache. m. Sri Rani Siniti Rajya Lakshmi (b. 16^th September 1932), née Shrimant Rajkumari Suniti Raje Bhonsle, youngest daughter of Major H.H. Raja Shrimant Sir Khem Sawant V Bhonsle Bahadur [Bapu Sahib], Sir Desai of Sawantwadi, KCSI, by his wife, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Rani Parvatidevi Raje Bhonsle, sometime Rani Regent of Savantwadi, younger daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Shrimant Yuvaraj Fatehsinhrao Gaekwad, Yuvaraj Sahib of Baroda. He had issue, three sons:
      • (1) Hemadri Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
      • (2) Heman Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
      • (3) Hatak Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, two sons:
        • (a) Ujjwal Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
        • (b) Sumer Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
    • ii) Kanchan Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. He d. 1973.
    • iii) Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Rukma Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Calcutta, 12^th March 1936 (s/o Shweta Prabha), educ. Prince of Wales and Doon Schs, Dehra Dun, India, Milfield Sch, Somerset, St Joseph's Coll. Darjeeling, St Xavier's Coll, Calcutta (BA), India, and Princeton Univ, New Jersey, USA (MA). Dir Kanak Investments Pvt Ltd, MD Dabur Nepal Pvt Ltd, and Dir Luna Trading Co Pvt Ltd, MP for Parsa No I 1991-1993, Sec National Sports Ccouncil 1992-1993 & 1996-1997, Gen-Sec Nepal Olympic Cttee 1995, Presdt Nepal Olympic Cttee, Nepal India Chamber of Commerce, Amateur Athletic Assoc of Nepal, Souh Asia Sports Fed, Nepal Taekwondo Assoc, Olympic Council of Asia. Vice-Presdt National Sports Ccouncil. Mbr FIFA Appeals Cttee 1994-1998, Nepal Congress Parsa Dist Cttee, Maha Samiti, etc. Rcvd: the Order of the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class (1999). m. 1969, Sri Rani Ishori Rajya Lakshmi (b. at Almora, UP, India, 8^th August 1947), educ. Tribhuvan Univ., Katmandu (MA), daughter of Shri Jang Shah, of Almora, UP, India. He has issue, one daughter:
      • (1) Rati Rajeshwari Rajya Lakshmi [Rati Shaha], educ. Lady ShreeRam Coll., Delhi Univ (BA 1993), India, and Tribhuvan Univ, Katmandu (MA 1996). Rcvd: Mahendra Vidya Bhusan (1996). m. at Katmandu, 1993, Anil Keshari Shaha (b. at Keshary Sedan, Kathmandu, 1^st August 1966), sometime Gen Mngr Nabil Bank, elder son of Dr. Narayan Keshari Shaha, World Health Organization physician, doctor of infectious diseases, by his wife, H.E. Mrs. Bindeswari Rajya Lakshmi Shaha, sometime Nepalese Ambassador to India, only daughter of Padma Malla Sundar, sometime Electrical Engineer. She has issue, one daughter - see Nepal (Birkot).
  • i) Roma Rajyashree Rajya Lakshmi [Rani Roma Rajyashree Rajya Lakshmi, of Palaitha]. m. Apji Shivraj Singh, of Palaitha, late IAS, sometime Chief Sec of West Bengal, elder son of Lieutenant-Colonel Apji Ranjit Singh, of Palaitha, under Kotah, late Brigade of the Guards, IA, by his wife, Rani Umed Kumari, daughter of Colonel Thakur Ranjit Singh, MBE, of Khatipura, under Jaipur. She had issue, an only son - see India (Kotah-Palaitha).
  • a) Golkot Maharani. m. … She had issue, two daughters:
    • i) Nannie Maharani. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • ii) Sanu Maharani.
  • b) Thaili Maharani. m. Captain Pratap Bikram Shah.
  • c) Maili Maharani. m. Colonel Nod Bikram Shah, from Jumla, Nepal.
  • d) Baba Maharani. m. in India.
  • e) Gam Maharani (youngest dau). m. into the Haden (Hardoi?) family of UP.
  • One of the above was also named: Mainya Khem Rajeshwari Rajya Lakshmi. m. at Katmandu, before 3^rd April 1931, ….
• 3) Major-General Kunwar Prakash Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana (c), educ. Durbar High Sch, Katmandu. Cmsnd into the Nepalese Army as Col 1914, prom Maj-Gen 1929, Governor (Bada Hakim) of Eastern Nepal 1929-1932. Elevated by his father onto the Roll of Succession in 1930, despite his inferior caste status. Removed and banished from the capital by Maharaja Juddha 18^th March 1934. m. Sri Rani Rani Tek Kumari Devi. He d. before 1931 having had issue, one son:
  • a) Major-General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara The Rt Hon Mahabir Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Tangal Durbar, Katmandu, 1911, educ. Durbar High Sch, Katmandu. Prom Maj-Gen Purano-Gorakh Paltan 1/7/1930, Governor of Illam 1934-1941 and of Dhankutta, Mbr Advisory Assembly 1951, Minister for Planning and Development 1951-1955, Mines, Electricity and Forests 1951-1953, Home Affairs 1953-1954, Industry and Commerce 1953-1955, Agriculture and Food 1953-1955, and Civil Supplies 1953-1954. Special Ambassador at the Funeral of King George VI 1952. Founder Mbr Nepal Democratic Party, and Founder Mbr Nepali Congress Party at his Tiger Cinema in Calcutta, 1947. Chair & MD Dalhousie Properties Ltd, Humayun Properties Ltd, Himalayan Aviation Ltd 1948-1953, and T.E. Thompson & Co Ltd. Life Mbr The Calcutta Club and Royal Calcutta Turf Club. Mbr 300 Club (Calcutta), etc. Rcvd: the Order of the Star of Nepal (Nepal Taradisha) 1^st class, King Tribhuvan Jubilee Medal (1935), King Mahendra Coron Medal (1955), etc. m. at Kailash Bhawan, Nepalganj, 1930, Sri Rani Padma Kumari Devi [Mithurani] (b. at Kailash Bhawan, Nepalganj, 1915; d. at Woodlnds Nursing Home, Calcutta, West Bengal, India, 1^st January 2010, crem. at Kalighat), Chair Humayun Propertied Ltd 1987, Dir Humayun Theaters Ltd, and proprietor of a stud farm for race horses in Poona, eldest daughter of Thakur Ananda Swarup Singh, by his second wife, Thakurain Gyan Kumari Devi, a descendant of General Dhwoj Narsing Rana Bahadur [Dwaj Narsingh Rana], sometime ADC General. m. (a) Premula Nani Sahib (d. at Katmandu, Nepal, after July 2010). m. (b) Kishori Nani Sahib (d. at Woodlands Nursing Home, Calcutta, West Bengal, India). m. (c) Gaur Nani Sahib (d. at Humayun Court, Calcutta, West Bengal, India). He d. from kidney failure, at Alipore, Calcutta, West Bengal, India, 31^st May 1987 (crem. at Kalighat), having had issue, two sons and two daughters
    • i) Siddhi Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana (s/o Kishori). Dir Humayun Properties Ltd, and Dalhousie Properties Ltd 1976. Mbr Calcutta Swimming Club, CC&FC Calcutta, etc. m. Prava Rajya Lakshmi, née Prava Khand. He had issue, two daughters:
    • (1) Paralita Rajya Lakshmi, educ. La Matinere Sch for Girls, Calcutta, West Bengal, India. m. Mukunda Malla. She has issue, one son.
    • (2) Prasannata Rajya Lakshmi, educ. La Matinere Sch for Girls, Calcutta, West Bengal, India. m. Rabi Chandra Singh, proprietor of New RR Enterprises, son of K.S. Singh, late engineer with Nepal Electricity Authority, by his wife, Pushpa Rajya Laxmi, late Principal of Kanti Ishwori shishu Vidayalaya, daughter of Pawan Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. She has issue, two daughters Copyright© Christopher Buyers
    • ii) Khem Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. at Alipore, Calcutta, West Bengal, India, 1941 (s/o Gaur), educ. Welham Boy‘s Sch, Dehra Dun, India, and in England. Dir Humayun Properties Ltd, and T.E. Thompson & Co Ltd 1976-1984. He d.s.p. unm. at Woodlnds Nursing Home, Calcutta, West Bengal, 1984.
    • i) Gita Rajya Lakshmi [Mrs Gita Mary Lazaro]. b. at Alipore, Calcutta, West Bengal, India, 3^rd November 1938 (d/o Rani Padma), educ. Loretto House, Calcutta. Converted to Christianity on her deathbed, in whose memory her father founded St Mary‘s Church and Sch in Calcutta in 1967. m. at Calcutta, West Bengal, 1958, Michael R. A. Lazaro (b. 23^rd September 1937; m. second, at Calcutta, 1966, Caroline Aratoon, and d. at Calcutta, West Bengal, 17^th October 1976, leaving a further two daughters by his second wife, bur. at Bhawanipore Cemetery), sometime employee of Jenson & Nicholson Ltd and T.E. Thompson & Co Ltd in Calcutta, later a Dir of T.E. Thompson & Co Ltd, Mbr Calcutta Swimming Club, younger son of Captain Dr T.J. Lazaro, of Calcutta, by his wife, Mrs Olga Gladys Lazaro, née Rodrigues. She d. at Woodlnds Nursing Home, Calcutta, West Bengal, India 27^th May 1963 (bur. there at Bhawanipore Cemetery), having had issue, two daughters.
    • ii) Bulu (d/o Gaur), educ. Loretto House, Calcutta. m. at Calcutta, West Bengal, India 1961, Martin John Sarkies (b. 1925), an Armenian who joined Humayun Properties Ltd in 1943 as an assistant and rose to be the Mngr in Charge of Theatres in 1957, later General Mngr. She d. at Calcutta, West Bengal, India 1966 (bur. there at Bhawanipore Cemetery), having had issue, one daughter.
• 4) Lieutenant-General Kunwar Ram Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana (c) (s/o Gunjan Maharani), educ. Durbar High Sch, Katmandu. Appt Col Royal Nepalese Army 1928, prom Maj-Gen 1929, Chief of Police 1929-1932, prom Lt-Gen 1932, Master of the Household and Equerry-in-Chief 1932-1934, Governor (Bada Hakim) of Mahottari 1934, and of Morang Goshwara Court 1946, Mbr Bharadari Sabha 1950. Elevated by his father onto the Roll of Succession in 1930, despite his inferior caste status. Removed and banished from the capital by Maharaja Juddha 18^th March 1934. m. (first) Sri Rani Samudra Kumari. m. (a) Nanda Kumari Devi. He had issue, three sons and one daughter:
• a) Major-General Mana Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana (s/o Samudra Kumari). Prom Maj-Gen Kali Bahadur Paltan 1/7/1930. m. at Katmandu, 1931, ... He had issue, two sons and two daughters:
• i) Shakti Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. m. Kanti Rajya Lakshmi. He had issue, one son and one daughter:
  • (1) Hem Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. m. Nisha Rajya Lakshmi, née Singh.
  • (1) Kala Rajya Lakshmi. m. Pradip Basnet. She has issue, one son and one daughter.
• ii) Lieutenant-Colonel Prabal Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. Military Attaché a New Delhi. He had issue, a son:
• (1) Praphul Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. m. Binita Rajya Lakshmi, née Shah. He had issue, two sons:
• (a) Pranabha Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
• (b) Pratik Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
• i) Sabitri Rajya Lakshmi. m. Major-General Lakshman Chandra Bahadur Singh. She had issue, a son and a daughter.
• ii) Kanta Rajya Lakshmi. m. Raj Keshar Simha. She had issue, a son.
• b) Major-General The Rt Hon Satya Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o Samudra Kumari). Cmsnd into the Nepalese Army as Maj-Gen Ramadal Paltan 1/7/1930, Mbr Raj Sabha. m. at Katmandu, before 6^th April 1932, Sri Rani
  Samudra Kumari. He had issue, a son and two daughters:
• i) Sidhi Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. m. Rama Rajya Lakshmi. He d. 11^th April 1998, having had issue, one son and two daughters:
• (1) Sanjaya Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana, educ. St Xavier's Sch, Jawalakhel. m. July 2005, Sunita Rajya Lakshmi, née Shah. He has issue, one son:
  • (a) Siddhant Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 23^rd March 2006.
• (1) Sushama Rajya Lakshmi. m. 2^nd July 1995, Biswo Khadka. She has issue, one son.
• (2) Sunita Rajya Lakshmi. m. 2^nd April 2001, Sanjeev Singh. She has issue, one daughter.
• i) Mira Rajya Lakshmi. m. Arjun Bahadur Singh. She had issue, two sons.
• ii) Uma Rajya Lakshmi. m. Bhogya Bikram Shah. She had issue, a son.
• c) Prashuram Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o Nanda Kumari Devi). He had issue, two sons and two daughters:
  • i) Madhav Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana [Bhawani]. Dir Prakash Tent & Tarpaulin (P) Ltd. m. Nita Rajya Lakshmi, née Shah. He has issue, three sons:
    • (1) Abhinaya Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • (2) Abhisekh Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • (3) Abhaya Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • ii) Major Mahesh Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. 16^th July 1977, educ. St. Augustine’s Sch, Kalimpong, India, and St Xavier’s Coll, Maitighar, Nepal.
  • i) Madhuri Rajya Lakshmi [Dr Madhuri Rana Singh], educ. St. Mary’s High Sch, Lalitpur, and ... Univ (Ph.D). Development Program Specialist at USAID/Nepal. Presdt SAATHI. Mbr Management Assoc of Nepal. Author of “Domestic Violence in Nepal: Social, Economic and Psychological Impact on Women” (2008). m. Sanjive Kumar Singh. She had issue, a son and a daughter.
  • ii) Uma Rajya Lakshmi [Uma Rana Shah], educ. St. Mary’s High Sch, Lalitpur, and Katmandu Univ (LLB 1978). m. Shrikar Pratap Shah. She had issue, a son and two daughters.
• a) Komal Kumari Rajya a Lakshmi (d/o Samudra Kumari). m. Subarna Bahadur Shah. She had issue, a son and two daughters.
• 5) Kunwar Raghuraj Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana (c).
• 6) Colonel Kunwar Yagya Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, two sons:
  • a) Pritama Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • b) Siba Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
• 1) A d/o Sita Bada Maharani.
• 2) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Somgarbha Dibyeshwari Rajya Laksmi [Choree Maharani] (d/o Deela Kumari Devi). m. at Lucknow, 1945, Shreeman Maharaj Rajendra Singh, of Dhampur (d. at Dhampur, Bijnor, UP, 22^nd January 1973), eldest son of Shreeman Maharaj Ajatshatru Singhji Sahib, of Mordar, in Sailana, by his wife, Rani Shrimati Krishna Kumari Sahiba, only daughter and heiress of Rani Shrimati Phul Kunwari Sahiba, Rani of Dhampur, MBE, in the Bijnor district of UP. She d. at New Delhi, 30^th September 1960, having had issue – see India (Sailana).
• 3) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Pitambari Rajya Laksmi Kumari. b. at Katmandu, 1930 (d/o Sita).

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1932 - 1945 Field Marshal H.H. Ojaswi-Rajanya Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha Atula-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Ati-Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Pridhuladhisha Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Juddha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, GCB (m 23.12.1939), GCSI (1.1.1935), GCIE (3.6.1933, KCIE 1.1.1917). b. at Tallo Narayanhiti Durbar, Katmandu, 19^th April 1875, fifteenth son of Commanding-General H.E. Dhir Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana, by his fifth wife, Sri Rani Juhar Kumari Devi, educ. Singha Durbar Sch. Comsnd as  Col at birth 19/4/1875, prom Maj-Gen 1885, cdr Patan Bde 1890-1901, Northern Cdng-Gen 1901, Southern Cdng-Gen 1901-1907, Eastern Cdng-Gen 1907-1908 & 1909-1910, COS to the Prime Minister 1908-1909, Snr Cdng-Gen Western Cmnd and Chief of Army Staff 1913-1929 (actg. 1910-1913), Mukhtiyar & C-in-C 1929-1932. Proclaimed as Prime Minister, Supreme C-in-C of the Nepalese Army and Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, at Jawalakhel Durbar, Lalitpur, 1^st September 1932. Installed at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu, 14^th October 1932. Retired from all his offices and abdicated as Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, 29^th November 1945. Hon. Lieut-Gen British Army 9/3/1934, prom Hon. Gen 17/3/1942. Hon. Col. 1st King George V's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment), 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles), 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles, 4th Prince of Wales's Own Gurkha Rifles, 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force), 6th Gurkha Rifles, 7th Gurkha Rifles, 8th Gurkha Rifles, and 10th Gurkha Rifles IA 9/3/1934-1946. Hon. Gen Chinese Army Heng Patwing Sunehiyan Lunchuyang Syanchyang, 6/6/1934. Grand Master of the Most Refulgent Order of the Star of Nepal and the Most Puissant Order of the Gurkha Right Hand 1932-1945, and the Most Illustrious Order of the Three Divine Powers 1937-1945. Rcvd: Great Earthquake (1935), and Royal Jubilee (1936) medals, GC Orders of St Maurice and St Lazarus of Italy (21.3.1933), Legion of Honour of France (23.5.1934), Leopold of Belgium (1935), and the Netherlands Lion (5.6.1939), Star and Sash of the Order of the German Red Cross (1937), and Pao Dingh Hsuan Chang 1^st class (6.6.1934) of China. m. (first) at Katmandu, 1888, H.H. Sri Sri Sri Jetha Bada Maharani Padma Kumari Devi (d. at Padma Nivas Palace, Nati Imbi, Benares, 1965), from the family of the Shah Raja of Gulmi, by whom he had four sons and two daughters. m. (second) H.H. Sri Sri Sri Kancha Maharani I (b. at Godavari), previously styled Bardali Nani Sahib.  m. (third) H.H. Sri Sri Sri Mahila Maharani (b. at Katmandu), previously styled Musa Nani Sahib. m. (fourth) ca. 1916, H.H. Sri Sri Sri Kancha Maharani Gambir Kumari Rajya Lakshmi II (d. at Dehra Dun, India, 1955), a Chetri lady from Godavari, the only wife to follow her husband to Argali and Dehra Dun after his abdication in 1945. m. (fifth) H.H. Sri Sri Sri Sahila Maharani (d. at Katmandu, 7^th October 1938), who had three daughters. m. (fifth) H.H. Sri Sri Sri Sita Maharani, a Bhotia lady from Rumjatar. m. (a) Sanu Rani. m. (i) Baithakay Nani Sahib. m. (ii) Talimay Nani Sahib. He d. at Dehra Dun, India, 20^th November 1952, having had issue, twenty sons and twenty daughters, including:

• 1) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar … Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
• 2) Commanding-General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Om-Ram-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Sir Bahadur Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, GBE (m 1938, c 30.5.1934), KCB (m 2.11.1945). b. 1892 (s/o Jetha Bada Maharani Padma Kumari), educ. Mayo Coll, Ajmer. Maj-Gen 1910, cdr Patan bde 1910-1929, cdr 1^st Nepalese cont in India 1915-1916, Rotary Supreme Court Judge 1922-1929, Dir-Gen of Education 1924-1929, ADC General & Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister 1932-1940 and 1943-1947, prom Gen 1934, Envoy Ext & Min Plen to the Court of St James 1934-1935, Presdt Development Brd 1935-1940, Dir-Gen Foreign Affairs 1937-1939 & 1943-1947, and Nepal Bank Ltd 1937-1940, GOC Nepalese Forces in India 1939-1943, Chief Justice 1943-1945, Adstr Nepal Terai 1945-1946, Presdt Constitutional Reforms Cttee 1947-1948, Eastern Cdng-Gen 1948-1951. Hon Col. British Army 17/3/1942. Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class, Om-Ram-Patta (1948), the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class (2^nd class 1934), and the Three Divine Powers 2^nd class (1939), GC of the Order of the Crown of Italy (1934), and GO of the Order of the Legion of Honour of France (1939), British War (1918), George V Silver Jubilee (1935), 39/45 and Burma Stars, British Defence and War (MID clasp) (1945) medals. m. (first) 1906, Sri Rani Chandra Rajya Lakshmi (b. 1895; d. at Woking, Surrey, 18^th July 1934). m. (second) 1937, Sri Rani Lakshmi Kumari. He d. at the Bahadur Bhawan, Katmandu, 19^th May 1977, having had issue, three sons and five daughters:
• a) General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Om-Ram-Patta Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Ujjwal- Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada Nara Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, KCVO (26.2.1961). b. at Jawalakhel Durbar, 16^th December 1911, educ. Durbar High Sch, Katmandu. Master of the Household to the Prime Minister 1940-1945, Dir-Gen Police 1947-1951, Insp-Gen Royal Nepal Police 1951-1953, Mbr Bharadari Sabha 1950, Hon ADC to the King 1952. Presdt. World Elephant Polo Assoc (Nepal Chapter), Vice-Chair National Olympic Cttee 1962-1964. Known as the ‘Father of Sports’ in Nepal. Author of “Janarala Nara Samsera Janga Bahadura Ranako Jivani: Uhamkai Juvani” (2006). Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class, Om Ram Patta, The Three Divine Powers 1^st class and the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class, and the Footprint of Nepal 2^nd class (23.10.2001), the Olympic Order of Merit, etc. m. (first) Sri Rani Uma Rajya Lakshmi (b. 1916), from Doti. m. (second) 25^th May 1955, Sri Rani Prabha Rajya Lakshmi. He d. at Nara Dera, Katmandu, 24^th April 2006, having had issue, four sons and three daughters:
  • i) Dibhakar Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • ii) Gaurabmaya-Supradipta-Birendra-Prajatantra-Bashkar Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Prabhakar Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, OBE (c 17.2.1986). b. at Singha Durbar, Katmandu, 26^th November 1935 (s/o Rani Uma), educ. Durbar High Sch. Katmandu, St Joseph's Coll., North Point, Darjeeling, and Patna Univ. (BA 1959). Personal Assist to Chair. National Planning Cmsn. 1957-1958; Assist Mgr. Soaltee Oberoi Hotel Ltd. (Katmandu) 1965-1966 (Gen Mgr 1966-1968, Exec. Dir. 1968, Chair. 19xx-2002). Chair. Princess Jayanti Memorial Trust; Presdt. Hotel Assoc. of Nepal 1970-1977 (Hon. Life Presdt. since 1977), Nepal Heritage Soc. 1983-1987 (Hon. Treasurer 1987-1990), Forum for Energy Dvpt., Hon. Presdt. Soaltee Group, Founder Pacific-Asian Tourism Assoc., Mbr. King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation, American Himalayan Fndn., Nepal Heritage Soc., etc. Rcvd: the Orders of the Three Divine Powers 2^nd class (1995) and the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class (1990), the Birendra Democracy Decoration 2^nd class (7.7.2002), Cdr by Number of the Order of Civil Merit of Spain, etc. m. at Katmandu, 4^th July 1961, Sri Rani Amaravathi Rajya Lakshmi. He had issue, one son and one daughter:
    • (1) Siddhartha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Katmandu, 5^th May 1966. Presdt. Sipradi Trading Co. Ltd., Chair. Soaltee Oberoi Hotel Ltd. (Katmandu) sinc e 2002, Dir. Surya Tobacco Co. (P) Ltd. since 2002. Dir Surya Nepal Pvte. Ltd. Exec. Nepal Chamber of Commerce 2003-2006.m. at Katmandu, 12^th September 2004, Sri Rani Nilima Rajya Lakshmi, née Gurung, "Miss Nepal" 1997.
    • (1) Maya Rajya Lakshmi. b. at Katmandu, 1963. m. at Katmandu, 28^th November 2002, as his fourth wife (div. New York, USA, May 2005) Peter F. Tufo (b. 1939), educ. Beloit Coll and Yale Univ (LL.B.), corporate litigator at Davis, Polk & Wardwell, Chief Counsel NY City Dept. of Investigation, M ayoral Assist. for Federal Affairs, Partner Tufo & Zuccotti 1970-1986, Partner Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy 1986-1997, Chair NYC Corrections Brd 1975-1985, and NY Thruway Authority 1989-1996, Snr Adviser Lazard Freres & Co, MD Investment Banking Mer rill Lynch & Co 19xx-1996, US Ambassador to Hungary 1997-2001, Hon. LL.D. (City Univ. 1987), Presdt Yale Law Sch Assoc, son of Dr. Gustave F. Tufo, MD, of Chicago, Illinois.
  • iii) Pradeep Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana, educ. St Xavier's High Sch, and Benares Hindu Univ, Benares, India. Employed with Soaltee Oberoi, Tiger Mountain Group of Companies, Fish Tail Lodge (Pokhara) 1978-1988. He has issue, a son:
    • (1) Pradyot Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana.  Copyright©Christopher Buyers
  • iv) Prakash Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He has issue, a son:
    • (1) Paryas Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana
  • i) Om-Ram-Patta Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu H.R.H. Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkumari) Princep Rajya Lakshmi Devi, DStJ (11.12.1975). b. at the Bahadur Bhawan, Katmandu, 16^th March 1930. Attended the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London 1953 (rcvd: Coron. medal), Presdt. Nepal Red Cross Soc. 1964-1981, and Women's Red Cross Soc. 1952-1964, Vice-Chair. Children's Org., Mbr. Raj Sabha 1962. Rcvd: the Orders of Om Ram Patta (1975), the Three Divine Powers (1956), and the Gurkha Right Hand (1965), Coron. medals 1956 and 1975. m. at Katmandu, 5^th March 1945, Colonel H.R.H. Ojawsi-Rajanya Maha-Gaurabmaya-Tejasvi-Tribhuvan-Prajatantra-Shripada Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Om-Ram-Patta Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkumar) Himalaya Pratap Bir Bikram Shah, GCMG, GBE (b. at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu, 12^th October 1921; d.s.p. 9^th May 1980), second son of H.M. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Parama-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta Parama-Suprasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, King of Nepal, by his first wife, H.M. Queen Kanti Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shah, elder daughter of Raja Arjun Singh Sahib, of Chhatara, Barhgaon, Oudh. She d.s.p. at the Samitivej Hospital, Bangkok, 22^nd May 1982 - see Nepal (Nepal).
  • ii) H.R.H. Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkumari) Helen Rajya Lakshmi Devi [H.R.H. Princess Helen Shah]. b. at the Bahadur Bhawan, Katmandu, 21^st September 1932. Mbr. Raj Sabha 1977, Chair. Nepal Red Cross Soc. 1981-1990, Hotel d'Annapurna, etc. Rcvd: the Orders of Om Ram Patta (23.10.2001), the Three Divine Powers 1st class and the Gurkha Right Hand 1st class (24.2.1975), Coron. (1956) and Daibi-Prakop-Piditoddhar medals, and GC Order of the Precious Crown of Japan. m. at Katmandu, 17^th June 1945, as his first wife (sep.), 3) Colonel H.R.H. Maha-Gaurabmaya-Tejasvi-Tribhuvan-Prajatantra-Shripada Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Om-Ram-Patta Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkumar) Basundhara Bir Bikram Shah, GCMG (b. at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu, 25^th November 1921; d. at the Bir Hospital, Katmandu, 31^st August 1977), third son of H.M. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Parama-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta Parama-Suprasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, King of Nepal, by his first wife, H.M. Queen Ishwari Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shah, younger daughter of Raja Arjun Singh Sahib, of Chhatara, Barhgaon, Oudh. She d. from cancer, at King Birendra Military Hospital, Chauni, 12^th September 2007, having had issue, three daughters - see Nepal (Nepal).
• b) Prabhu Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. m. Sri Rani Rajeshwori Rajya Lakshmi.
• c) Om Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, educ. Bishop Cotton Sch, Simla, India. He has issue, one son and one daughter.
• a) ... Rajya Lakshmi (eldest). m. Kunwar of Berua, UP, India.
• b) ... Rajya Lakshmi (second). m. Kunwar Surat Bahadur Singh, of Lucknow, UP, India.
• c) Purna Rajya Lakshmi [Rajkumarni Purna Rajya Lakshmi Sahiba, of Sikar]. m. at Allahabad, 7^th February 1940, as his second wife, Rajkumar Sri Hardyal Singh (b. at Jaipur, 9^th July 1922; d.s.p.m. 15^th June 1954), eldest surviving son of Sri Rao Raja Kalyan Singh Bahadur, of Sikar, under Jaipur, India – see India (Jaipur-Sikar).
• d) Hem Rajya Lakshmi [Kumari Sushila Devi Sahiba, of Jasdan] (d/o the second wife). m. Kumar Shri Pratapkumar Ala Khachar (b. 28^th November 1937), younger son of Meherban Mukhlisan, Sadakat Va Ekhlasinisan Mahobat Hun, Darbar Shri Ala Khachar II Sahib, Darbar Sahib of Jasdan, CIE, by his second wife, Rani Madhavi Devi Sahiba, younger daughter of Raj Rana Karan Chand Sahib, Raj Rana of Jubbal. She had issue, one son and one daughter - see India Non-salute (Jasdan).
• e) Tarja Rajya Lakshmi [Rani Tarja Kumari Devi Sahiba, of Nagod]. m. Maharaj Shri Nagendra Singhji Sahib, son of H.H. Raja Shrimant Mahendra Singh Ju Deo Bahadur, Raja of Nagod, by his second wife, H.H. Rani Shri Shyam Kumari Sahiba, daughter of Thakur Shri Virendra Bahadur Singh, of Bandhi, in Sohawal state, Central India. She had issue, two sons – see India (Nagod).
• 3) Major-General Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Man Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. b. 1889, educ. Durbar High Sch, Katmandu. Cmsnd as Maj-Gen Kali Bahadur Paltan 1/7/1930, Dir Communications & Electrical Dept 1939, Auditor-Gen 1941. He d. 1941, having had issue, seven sons and two daughters:
  • a) Brigadier-General Lakshmi Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana, CBE (m 2.11.1945). CO 1^st Training Btn, and officiating CO 1^st Nepalese Bde in India 1945. m. (first) an Indian lady, who had no issue. m. (second) 15 years after his first marriage, Sri Rani Kamala Rajya Lakshmi (b. ca. 1924), née Shahi. He had issue, one son and one daughter, by his second wife:
    • i) Madhu Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana, educ. Vice-Presdt Nepal Amateur Athletic Assoc (NAAA). Life Mbr Godavari Alumni Assoc.
  • b) Brigadier-General Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Maheshwar Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, CVO (26.2.1961). Cdt. Pioneer Btn. Rcvd: the Order of the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class, Coron Medals (1956 and 1975), and Gajendra Mokshya (for courage in a single handed rescue of passengers from a plane crash in Simara Airport). m. Sri Rani Hem Kumari Devi, daughter of Karna Dhoj Bahadur Shah, a thakuri from Salyan dist. He d. 1982, having had issue, one son and two daughters: Copyright©Christopher Buyers
    • i) Madhukar Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Lalitpur, 19^th July 1941, educ. Victoria Boys’ Sch, Kurseong, Hindu Coll, Delhi Univ (BA 1962), Inst des Hautes Etudes Internationales, Geneva, Switzerland, Manchester Univ (Dipl. Econ. Dvpt. 1964), and McMmaster Univ, Ontario (MA Econ. 1967). Manpower Economist in Federal Government of Canada, Lecturer in Economics at Nippising Univ, Assoc Teaching Master Cambrian Coll of Applied Arts and Technology, Assoc Professor the Centre for Economic Development & Admin Tribhuvan Univ 1971, Exec Dir, Snr Economic Advisor in the Ministry of Finance, with the rank of Hon Minister of State, Minister for Finance 2005-2006, Professor & Dir of Marketing at South Asian Inst of Management since 2010. Chair Rastriya Chamal Karkhana 1974, Shaligram Apartment Hotel Pvt Ltd, etc. Presdt Jawalakhel Youth Club 1975, MAN, and Nepal Britain Soc, Vice-Presdt. Rotary Club (Jawalakhel), Hon Sec Nepal Heritage Soc 1985-1987, Mbr of the Brd Inst of Foreign Affairs, Inst for Development Studies, etc. Dir Nepal Finance and Savings Co Ltd. m. 7^th February 19XX, Greta Mary Pennington Rana, MBE (c 31.12.2004) (b. at Leeds, Yorks., 7^th February 1943), née Greta Mary Pennington, educ. Castleford Grammar Sch, Victoria Univ, Manchester, UK (BA), Editor Fall Out magazine, juvenile protection worker in Canada 1966-1970, director of Social Services at St. Joseph’s Hospital 1970-1971, Features Editor Valley News and Views 1982-1986, Snr Editor Information, Communication and Outreach Division (ICOD) since 1989, Sec PEN (Nepal) since 1990, Chair International Women Writers’ Cttee 1994-1996, Presdt Nepal Assoc for Women Studies, Mbr Exec Cttee Nepal Britain Soc, poet and author of “Mara” (1975), “Distant Hills” (1977), “Nothing Greener” (1977), “Right As It Is” (1977), “The Stone God Thunders” (1987), “Middle Lode” (1989), “The Hill” (1991), “Ghosts in the Bamboo”, “Guests in this Country” (1994), “Beneath the Jacaranda” (1995), “Nothing Personal” (1997), “A Place Beneath the Pipal Tree” (1997), “Mount Everest”, and ca. 500 papers on social science, public interest and advocacy issues. He had issue, three sons:
      • (1) Dr. Dani Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. m. Bindra Rajya Lakshmi. He has issuem two daughters:
        • (a) Savannah Rajya Lakshmi.
        • (b) Shreya Rajya Lakshmi. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
      • (2) Karam Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. m. Nathalie Rajya Lakshmi. He has issue, one daughter:
        • (a) Maya Rajya Lakshmi.
      • (3) Sarit Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. Hoteliar Shanlaigran Apartment Hotel. m. Prama Rajya Lakshmi, daughter of Sri Chautaria Kendra Bikram Shah, by his wife, Sri Chautariyani Jaya Rajya Lakshmi, daughter of General Supradipda-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara, Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Rajkumar Samrajya Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, KCVO, Hon ADC to King Mahendra. He has issue, two daughters:
        • (a) Devasria Rajya Lakshmi.
        • (b) Jetasria Rajya Lakshmi.
    • i) Rajeshwori Rajya Lakshmi [Raji Rana]. b. 1940.
    • ii) Bimala Rajya Lakshmi [Bimala Singh]. b. 1942. m. ... Singh. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
  • c) Major Dadi Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, three sons and two daughters:
    • i) Hem Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. He has issue, one son and three daughters:
      • (1) Gopal Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana.
      • (1) Sheela Rajya Lakshmi.
      • (2) Sharmila Rajya Lakshmi. m. … Adhikari.
      • (3) Sarita Rajya Lakshmi.
    • ii) Lieutenant-Colonel Purendra Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. He has issue, one son and one daughter:
      • (1) Pritam Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana [Priam Rana]. Writer and journalist. Settled in Van Nuys, California, USA. m. (div. 2009) Sushila Rajya Lakshmi.
      • (1) Pooja Rajya Lakshmi.
    • iii) Dumber Shumsher Jung Bahadur Bahadur Rana. He has issue, one daughter:
      • (1) Vidushi Rajya Lakshmi. m. Damber Bikram Shah. She has issue, one daughter:
        • (a) Devanshi Rajya Lakshmi.
  • d) Colonel Phanendra Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, three sons and two daughters:
    • i) Morten Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • ii) Ram Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • iii) Lakshman Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • i) Paresia Rajya Lakshmi.
    • ii) Minu Rajya Lakshmi.
  • e) General Tara Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. m. (first) …m. (second) … He had issue, three sons and three daughters, including:
    • i) Raju Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana (s/o the first wife). He had issue, two sons:
      • (1) Amrit Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
      • (2) Aashish Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana.
    • ii) Rajesh Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana (s/o the second wife).
    • iii) Rabi Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana (s/o the second wife).
  • f) Binayak Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, one son and two daughters, including:
    • i) Bindu Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • g) Uday Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. He had issue, three daughters.
  • a) Gadak Rajya Lakshmi (the eldest child). m. Sri Sahebju Chandra Jung Shah.
  • b) "Sani Phuju". m. Sri Sahebju Som Bikram Shah.
• 4) Commanding-General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Agni Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o Jetha Bada Maharani Padma Kumari), educ. Durbar High Sch, Katmandu. Lt-Gen before 1923, prom Gen 1934, Equerry to King Thribhuvan 1938, Dir-Gen Postal Dept 1938, Northern Cdng-Gen 1945-1948. Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class and the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class. He d. after 1971, having had issue, six sons:
• a) Siddhi Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
• b) Lieutenant-General Ojaswi-Rajanya Om-Ram-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu The Rt Hon. Kendra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1927, educ. Durbar High Sch., Katmandu. Rcvd: the Orders of the Ojaswi Rajanya, Om Ram Patta, and Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class, and Coron. medals 1956 and 1975. m. Sri Rani Shree Rajya Lakshmi Devi (b. 1928; d. at King Birendra Military Hospital, Chauni, 20th January 2005, cremated at Aryaghat, Pashupatinath), née Shah, of a junior branch of the Royal family. He d. at Katmandu, 24^th July 1982, having had issue, two sons and three daughters:
  • i) Lieutenant-General Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Suraj Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 1947, educ. St Joseph’s Coll, Nainital. Dir-Gen Health Services. He has issue, a son and a daughter:
    • (1) Sanjiv Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Gen Mngr Shangrila Channel (Pvt.) Ltd.
    • (1) Rochana Rajya Lakshmi, educ. Katmandu Acad. Partner & Financial Dir “Beautification” fashion boutique since 2010. Dir Bars International (P) Ltd since 2010. m. Captain Sanjay Bir Shahi, pilot with Buddha Airlines.
  • ii) Major Uday Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He has issue, a son:
    • (1) Raunak Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
  • i) H.M. Svasti Sri Nepal-Pratap-Bhaskara Ojaswi-Rajanya Maha-Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Sriman Maharajadhiraja Patta Rajninam Bada Maharani Aishwari Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shahanam Sada Saubhajnabatinam [H.M. Queen Aishwari]. b. at Lazimpat, 7^th November 1949, educ. St Helen's Convent, Kurseong and St Mary's Sch., Jawalakhel, India. Crowned at Katmandu with her husband, 26^th February1975. Grand Master of the Royal Orders 3^rd March 1972-4^th January 1990. Rcvd: the Nepal Decoration of Honour (1975), the Orders of Ojaswi Rajanya (3.3.1972), Footprint of Nepal 1^st class, and the Star of Nepal 1^st class (27.3.1999), Coron. (1975), and Vishesh Sewa medals, GC of the Orders of the Million Elephants and White Parasol of Laos (1970), Chrysanthemum of Japan (1970), Yugoslav Star 1^st class (1974), el Kamal of Egypt (1974), Chula Chom Klao of Thailand (1979), Isabella the Catholic of Spain (1983), Merit (special level) of Germany (1986), Carlos III with collar of Spain (1987), White Rose of Finland (1989), the Dannebrog of Denmark (1989), and National Merit of France (1994), the Nishan-i-Imtiaz of Pakistan (1983), and the Order of Twenty-third of August 1^st class of Rumania (1987). m. at Katmandu, 27^th February 1970, H.M. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Mahendramala Parama-Nepal-Pratap-Bhaskara Ojaswirajanya Parama-Gaurabmaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvana-Prajatantra-Shripada Parama-Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Parama-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta Parama-Suprasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Paramadhipati Atirathi Parama Senadhipati Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Shriman Maharajadhiraja Birendra Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samara Vijayinam, King of Nepal (b. at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu, 28^th December 1945; k. there in the massacre of the Royal family, 1^st June 2001), eldest son of H.M. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Mahendramala Ojaswirajanya Parama-Gaurabmaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvana-Prajatantra-Shripada Parama-Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Parama-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta Parama-Suprasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Mahendra Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, King of Nepal, by his first wife, H.R.H. Crown Princess Indra Rajya Lakshmi Devi. She was k. at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu, in the massacre of the Royal family, 1^st June 2001, having had issue, two sons and one daughter - see Nepal (Nepal).
  • ii) H.M. Svasti Sri Ati-Nepal-Pratap-Bhaskara Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Ati-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Ati-Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Pridhuladhisha Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Sriman Maharajadhiraja Patta Rajninam Bada Maharani Komal Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shahanam Sada Saubhajnabatinam [H.M. Queen Komal] b. at Bagmati, 18^th February 1951, educ. St Mary's Sch, Jawalakhel, St Helen's Convent, Kurseong and Kalanidhi Sangeet Mahavidhyalaya, Katmandu. Mbr. Raj Sabha 1977. Grand Master of the Royal Orders 17^th October 2001. Patron Assoc. of St Mary's Alumnae Nepal; Chair. Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT); Presdt. SOS Children's Villages Nepal. Rcvd: the Nepal Decoration of Honour (17.10.2001), the Orders of Three Divine Powers 1^st class (1998), Om Ram Patta (1980), and the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class (1975), and the Vishesh Seva (1971), Coron. (1975), and Silver Jubilee (1997) and Vishista Seva (1999) medals, GC (special class) of the Orders of the White elephant of Thailand (1979), National Merit of France (1983), and Isabella the Catholic of Spain (1983). m. at Katmandu, 1s^t May 1970, H.M. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Mahendramala Birendramala Parama-Nepal-Pratap-Bhaskara Ojaswirajanya Parama-Gaurabmaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvana-Prajatantra-Shripada Parama-Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Parama-Maha-Gaurabmaya-Supradipta-Birendra-Prajatantra-Bhaskara Parama-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta Parama-Suprasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Paramadhipati Atirathi Parama Senadhipati Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Shriman Maharajadhiraja Gyanendra Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samara Vijayinam, King of Nepal, GCMG (b. at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu, 7^th July 1947), second son of H.M. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Mahendramala Ojaswirajanya Parama-Gaurabmaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvana-Prajatantra-Shripada Parama-Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Parama-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta Parama-Suprasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Mahendra Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, King of Nepal, by his first wife, H.R.H. Crown Princess Indra Rajya Lakshmi Devi. She has issue, one son and one daughter - see Nepal (Nepal). Copyright©Christopher Buyers
  • iii) H.R.H. Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Princess (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Adhirajkumari) Prekshya Rajya Lakshmi Devi [H.R.H. Princess Prekshya Shah], GCVO (17.2.1986). b. at Katmandu, 19^th January 1952, educ. St Mary's Sch, Jawalakhel, St Helen's Convent, Kurseong and Thribhuvan Univ. Mbr Raj Sabha 1977. Co-Chief Scout of Nepal 1975. Rcvd: the Order of the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class (1975), and Coron. medal (1975). m. at Katmandu, 13^th February 1972, Colonel Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Dhirendra Bir Bikram Shah Deva, GCMG (b. at Narayanhiti Palace, Katmandu, 4^th January 1950; d. at King Birendra Military Hospital, Chauni, from gun-shot wounds received during the massacre of the Royal Family, 4^th June 2001), third son of H.M. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Mahendramala Ojaswirajanya Parama-Gaurabmaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvana-Prajatantra-Shripada Parama-Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Parama-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta Parama-Suprasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Mahendra Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, King of Nepal, by his first wife, H.R.H. Crown Princess Indra Rajya Lakshmi Devi. She was k. in a heliposter accident, 12^th November 2001, having had issue, four daughters - see Nepal (Nepal).
• c) Baikuntha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, educ. St Xavier’s Sch, Jawalakhel.
• e) Keshab Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, educ. St Xavier’s Sch, Jawalakhel..
• f) Upendra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, educ. St Xavier’s Sch, Jawalakhel. m. Sri Rani Sushila. He had issue, a daughter:
• i) Samridhi Rajya Laksmi.
• g) Shreedhar Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, educ. St Xavier’s Sch, Jawalakhel. m. Sri Rani Gurdeep Kumari, educ. St. Mary’s Sch, Jawalakhel. He has issue, a son and a daughter:
• i) Ambar Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, educ. St Xavier’s Sch, Jawalakhel and Ball State Univ, Muncie, Indiana, USA.
• i) Rohini Rajya Lakshmi [Dr Rohini Rajyalaxmi Rana]. b. 14^th May 199x, educ. Imperial Coll, London (PhD Molecular Biosciences). Research Scientist with Medical Research Council, London.

 

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Field Marshal H.H. Ojaswi-Rajanya Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha Atula-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Ati-Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Pridhuladhisha Sri Sri Sri Maharaja Juddha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski, GCB, GCSI, GCIE, had further issue: Copyright©Christopher Buyers

• 5) Field Marshal Ojaswi-Rajanya Supradipda-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara, Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu, Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar The Rt Hon. Hari Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o Jetha Bada Maharani Padma Kumari), educ. Durbar High Sch., Katmandu. Apptd. Maj-Gen. before 1923, prom. Gen. 1934, Chair. Special Tribunal 1940, Hon. ADC to King Mahendra 1956. Rcvd: the Orders of Ojaswi Rajanya, Star of Nepal 1^st class, Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class, and Three Divine Powers 2^nd class. m. Sri Rani Megha Kumari Rajya Lakshmi (d. at Calcutta, January 1946), sister of Colonel Mohan Bikram Shah. He had issue, four sons and three daughters:
  • a) General Supradipda-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara, Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Om-Ram-Patta The Rt Hon. Aruna Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, KCVO (26.2.1961). Mbr Raj Sabha, and National Planning Council 1957, Hon ADC to King Mahendra. Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class, the Three Divine Powers 2^nd class, and the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class. He has issue:
    • i) Jyoti Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
    • i) A daughter. m. a son of Shri Babu Sahib Khadga Bahadur Malla, of Maglagadi, the biggest zamindar in Bardia.
  • b) Brigadier-General Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Bikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Sushil Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, LVO (17.10.1960). b. at Lazimpat, April 1934, educ. Trichandra Coll. (BA 1960). Lt-Col. 1950, prom. Col. 1961, Sec. National Sports Cncl. 1959-1965, Chair. Amateur Athletic Assoc 1973, prom Brig-Gen 1970, Presdt Lion’s Club of the Himalayas 1974-1975, Chief Officer Royal Flight, Leader Nepalese Team to Asian Games at Bangkok 1966 and Olympic Games at Tokyo 1965. Dir Shree Banshidhar Industries Ltd. Rcvd: the Orders of the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class (3^rd class 19xx), and Three Divine Powers 3^rd class, Coron. (1956 and 1975), Bikhyat Sewalanker and Vishesh Sewa medals. m. 1959, Sri Rani Meenu Rajya Lakshmi. He has issue one daughter.
  • c) Narendra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • d) Manoj Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
  • a) Indra Rajya Lakshmi Devi [H.R.H. The Crown Princess Indra]. b. at Hari Bhawan, Bagmati, Katmandu, 25^th July 1924, educ. privately. m. at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Katmandu, 8^th May 1940, as his first wife, H.M. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Mahendramala Ojaswirajanya Parama-Gaurabmaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvana-Prajatantra-Shripada Parama-Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Parama-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta Parama-Suprasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Mahendra Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, King of Nepal (b. at Katmandu, 11^th June 1920, d. at the Dialo Bungalow, Bharatpur, Royal Chitwan National Park, 31^st January 1972), eldest son of H.M. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Parama-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta Parama-Suprasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, King of Nepal. She d. at Katmandu, 4^th September 1950, having had issue three sons and two daughters - see Nepal (Nepal).
  • b) Sri Rani Kishori Rajya Lakshmi. b. at Hari Bhawan, Bagmati, Katmandu, 22^nd January 1927. m. 1951, Major-General Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Manya-Nepal-Tara Mohan Bikram Shah (b. at Parasi, Nawalparasi dist., 22^nd January 1927), Hon. ADC to King Mahendra, son of Sri Chautaria Chuda Bikram Shah, by his wife, Sri Chautariyani Ishwari Rajya Lakshmi. She had issue, three sons and three daughters - see Nepal (Nepal). Copyright©Christopher Buyers
  • c) Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Devi [H.M. Queen Ratna]. b. at Hari Bhawan, Bagmati, Katmandu, 19^th August 1928, educ. privately. Colonel-in-Chief Corps of Artillery (2/5/1956). Rcvd: the Nepal Decoration of Honour, the Orders of Ojaswi Rajanya, and Tribhuvan Order of the Footprint of Democracy 1^st class, Ati-Subikhyata-Sewalanka, and Coron. (1956) medals, the Precious Crown 1^st class of Japan (1961), GC Order of Merit of Germany (1964), the Netherlands Lion (21.4.1967), and the Million Elephants and the White Parasol of Laos (1969), Order of Nishan-i-Imtiaz of Pakistan (1970), and the Golden Heart Medal 1st class of the Philippines (1971). m. at Nagarjun, 10^th December 1952, as his second wife, H.M. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Mahendramala Ojaswirajanya Parama-Gaurabmaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvana-Prajatantra-Shripada Parama-Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Parama-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta Parama-Suprasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Mahendra Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, King of Nepal (b. at Katmandu, 11th June 1920, d. at the Dialo Bungalow, Bharatpur, Royal Chitwan National Park, 31st January 1972), eldest son of H.M. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Parama-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta Parama-Suprasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, King of Nepal. She had issue one daughter - see Nepal (Nepal).
• 6) General Kunwar Vikram Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, three sons, including:
  • a) Bhimsen Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
• 7) Colonel Kunwar Chet Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana (c). b. 1899, educ. Durbar High Sch, Katmandu. Dir Communications & Electricity Dept 1939. He d. at Katmandu, 15^th October 1947, having had issue, two sons: Copyright©Christopher Buyers
  • a) Indu Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. m. Maiju Rajya Lakshmi. He had issue, two sons:
    • i) Prakriti Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Thu, Lazimpat, Katmandu, 11^th May 1939, educ. St Xavier’s High Sch, Godavari, Lalitpur, and Oregan State Univ (PhD). Assist Agronomist Dept of Agriculture 1961, Assist Agricultural Extension Officer 1961-1966, Agricultural Development Officer 1966-1972, Snr Agricultural Offficer RADO, Lalitpur 1972-1974, Chief of Seed Dvsn of Agricultural Imports Corp 1974-1978, Chief National Wheat Development Programme 1978-1981, FAO Tropical Agronomist in Indonesia 1981-1982, Joint Sec Ministry of Agriculture 1984-1991, Snr Advisor Nepal Agricultural Research Council 1991. Rcvd: Mahendra Vidya Bhushan "A" (1973, "B" 1972), Coron Medal (1975) and Dirghaseva Padak (1987). m. 1962, Jaya Rajya Lakshmi, and has issue one son and one daughter.
    • ii) General Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta The Rt. Hon. Prajwalla Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Katmandu, 1942, educ. St Xavier’s High Sch, Godavari, Lalitpur, Tribhuvan Univ, Kathmandu (BA), RMA, Sandhurst, Sch of Artillery, Larkhill, and National Defence Coll, India. Cmsnd as 2^nd-Lieut RNA 28/7/1961, logistics officer UN Emergency Force Sinai 1974, Military Attaché Moscow 1976-1979, CO Srinath Btn, UN Interim Force in Lebanon in 1985, prom Col 1986, Assist Di. Military Ops, cdt Sch of Infantry, prom Brig-Gen, cdr Mid-West infantry bde, and Western Nepal infantry bde, Dir Military Intelligence, Dir Military Ops, Dir Military Training, prom Maj-Gen 1994, PSO to Chief of the Army Staff, Master General of Ordnance, Insp-Gen RNA, prom Lieut-Gen 1997, COGS 1997-1999, prom Gen 19/5/1999, COAS 1999-2001. Rcvd: the Orders of Three Divine Powers 2^nd class, and the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class (7.7.2002). m. Sindhu Rajya Lakshmi, a well-known poetess, grand daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Balakrishna Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana [Bal Krishna Sama].
  • b) Kumar Shumshere Jang Bahadur Rana.
• 8) Major-General Kunwar Dhruba Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (c). He had issue, three sons:
  • a) Bhagirath Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • b) Manohar Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • c) Shesh Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
• 9) Commanding-General Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Surya Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o Jetha Bada Maharani Padma Kumari), educ. Durbar High Sch., Katmandu. Apptd. Lt-Col. before 1923, actg. GOC Southern Cmnd., prom. Lt-Gen. 1934, Dir-Gen. Foreign Goods and Museums Dept. 1939-1940, prom. Gen. 1940, ADC General & Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister 1940-1943, actg. GOC Northern Cmnd. 1940-1945. He d. January 1945, having had issue, a son:
  • a) General Yuvraj Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. m. Sri Rani Indira Rajya Lakshmi Kumari, younger daughter of Rajkumar Ammar Bahadur Singh, of Bajang, by his wife, Nirpa Kumari. He had issue, a daughter: Copyright©Christopher Buyers
    • i) Kiran Rajya Lakshmi Kumari Devi [H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Madhavi Raje Sahib Scindia, Rajamata of Gwalior]. b. 1948. m. at Delhi, 8^th May 1966, H.H. Ali Jah, Umdat ul-Umara, Hisam us-Sultanat, Mukhtar ul-Mulk, Azim ul-Iqtidar, Rafi-us-Shan, Wala Shikoh, Muhtasham-i-Dauran, Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Shrimant Madhav Rao III Scindia, Srinath, Mansur-i-Zaman, Fidvi-i-Hazrat-i-Malik-i-Mua’zzam-i-Rafi-ud-Darja-i-Inglistan, Maharaja Scindia of Gwalior (b. at Bombay, 10^th March 1945; k. in an aeroplane crash, 30^th September 2001), only son of Lieutenant-General H.H. Ali Jah, Umdat ul-Umara, Hisam us-Sultanat, Mukhtar ul-Mulk, Azim ul-Iqtidar, Rafi-us-Shan Wala Shikoh, Muhtasham-i-Dauran, Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Shrimant Sir George Jivaji Rao Scindia Bahadur, Srinath, Mansur-i-Zaman, Fidvi-i-Hazrat-i-Malik-i-Mua’zzam-i-Rafi-ud-Darja-i-Inglistan, Maharaja Scindia of Gwalior, GCSI, GCIE, by his wife, H.H. Shrimant Akhand Soubhagyavati Maharani Vijaya Raje Sahib Scindia, daughter of Shrimant Thakur Mahendra Singhji Sahib, of Sagar. She had issue, one son and one daughter - see India (Gwalior).
• 10) Field Marshal H.E. Ojaswi-Rajanya, Maha-Gaurabmaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvan-Prajatantra-Shripada, Om-Ram-Patta, Supradipda-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara, Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu, Subikhyat-Tri-Shakhti-Patta Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar The Rt Hon. Sir Nir Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, GCVO (26.2.1961), KBE (m 2.11.1945). b. at Jawalakhel Durbar, Lalitpur, 25^th December 1913 (s/o Mahili Rani), educ. Durbar High Sch, Katmandu. Cmsnd as Maj 1932, c/o Kali Bahadur Btn in India 1939-1942, served in WW2 on North-East Frontier of India 1942-1943, prom Maj-Gen 8/8/1943, Liason Officer Nepalese forces at AHQ Rawalpindi 1943-1945, Judge High Court 1947-1951, GOC Patan Bde 1951-1953, prom Lieut-Gen 1956, COGS 1956-1960, prom Gen 20/5/1960, C-in-C 1960-1965, Mbr Raj Sabha 1960, Hon ADC to King Mahendra. Chair Cricket Assoc of Nepal 1955. Rcvd: the Tribhuvan Order of the Footprint of Democracy 1^st class, and the Orders of Ojaswi Rajanya, Om Ram Patta, the Star of Nepal 1^st class (2^nd class 8.8.1943), the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class and Three Divine Powers 2^nd class, Assam-Burma Medal (1945), British 39/45 and Burma stars, Defence and War medals (1945), and Queen Elizabeth II Coron. medal (1953), GC of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, etc. m. at Jammu, India, 1943, Sri Rani Bimala Rajya Lakshmi. He had issue, two sons and one daughter.
• 11) Field Marshal H.E. Supradipda-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Kunwar The Rt Hon. Sir Kiran Shamshere Jung Bahadur Rana, KCVO (26.2.1961), KBE (m 2.11.1945). b. at Jawalakhel Durbar, Lalitpur, October 1916 (s/o Sahili Rani), educ. Durbar High Sch, Katmandu. Cmsnd as Maj 1935, Col Cdt Mahendra Dal Regt 1941-1943, prom Maj-Gen 8/8/1943, Liason officer with Nepalese forces at AHQ Eastern Cmnd in India 1943-1945; served in WW2 on NEF of India, Assam, and Burma (rcvd: MID), Chief Justice 1946-1947, Snr Cdng-Gen Western Cmnd & Chief of Army Staff 1947-1948 and 1951-1953, Cdng-Gen Eastern Cmnd. 1948-1951, C-in-C 1953-1956, Minister of State 1956-1957, Ambassador at the Court of St James’s 1974-1978. Rcvd: the Orders of the Star of Nepal 1^st class (2^nd class 8.8.1943), Three Divine Powers 1^st class, and the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class, Assam-Burma Medal (1945), British 39/45 & Burma stars, Defence, and War medals (1945), Cdr. Legion of Merit of the USA, etc. m. at Katmandu, 1936, Sri Rani Yoba Bimala Rajya Lakshmi. He d. at Katmandu, November 1983, having had issue, four sons:
  • a) H.E. Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Prabal Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana, CVO (18.11.1980). b. 1939, educ. Bishop Cotton Sch, Simla, Delhi Univ, India, and Univ Coll, London (BA). Joined Protocol dvsn Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1964, served at Rome, Islamabad and MOFA in Katmandu, UN mission at New York 1977-1979, Deputy Chief of Protocol 1979-1982, Counsellor London 1982-1987, Under Sec South Asian Assocfor Regional Co-operation (SAARC) 1987-1992, Dir SAARC 1992-1996, Head of Econ Affairs Dvsn MOFA 1996-1997, International Observer for Presidential Election in Sri Lanka 1999, SAARC Adviser to MOFA 2002, Ambassador to the Court of St James’s 2003-2006. Rcvd: the Order of the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class, Coron medal (1956), etc. He had issue, two sons:
    • i) Prashant Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
    • ii) Prabir Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • b) Prashiddha Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. He may have d. young.
  • c) Pramodh Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. m. a sister Lieutenant-General Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Shanta Kumar Malla, CVO, sometime Principal Military Sec & ADC to King Birendra, from a thakuri family of Baglung. He has issue, a son:
    • i) Pragun Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. m. Samyuka KC.
  • d) Subodh Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. 1956, educ. St Xavier’s Coll, Jawalakhel. Employed with Everest Sheraton Hotel in Katmandu 1982, MD Marco Polo Travels Nepal (p) Ltd since 1990. Presdt Nepal Incentive & Convention Assoc (NICA), Vice-Presdt Nepal Finland Soc, Trustee Democratic Nepal Party, etc. m. Lucy, a lady of Polish ancestry. He has issue, a son and a daughter:
    • i) Milan Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. b. 8^th September 1987. He d. 12^th November 1989.
    • i) Monica Rajya Lakshmi [Monica Rana]. b. 1^st August 1983, educ. Lincoln American Sch, Katmandu, Acharya Narendra Dev Coll, Delhi Univ, India, and Harvard Univ (B.Econ. 2006), Cambridge, Massachusets, USA. Editor-in-Chief “South Asian Journal” and Assoc Editor at the “Harvard International Review”. Employed with Morgan Stanley Global Capital Markets in New York City 2006-2007 and London since 2007. m. at Liege, Belgium, 12^th July 2012, Pierre Bernardin, a Belgian national.
  • a) Teeka Rajya Lakshmi. The first woman photographer in Nepal. Author of “The Royal Wedding in Nepal, the Himalayan Kingdom and Katmandu” (1970). m. Major-General Bharat Keshar Simha (b. 1934), Hon ADC to the King of Nepal, Ambassador to the Court of St James’ 1988-1992, Presdt Nepal Squash Rackets Assoc (NSRA) 1987-1989, World Hindu Fed (WHF) since 2003, etc. She d. from cancer, 1993, having had issue, three sons.
• 12) ... Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
• 13) ... Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
• 14) Major-General Suprabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Kunwar Surendra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, CBE (c 29.4.1937) (c), educ. Singha Durbar High Sch. Prom Maj-Gen 29/11/1945. Sec Ministry of Communications and Transport 1958. Rcvd: the Order of the Gurkha Right Hand 3^rd class (1937). m. Sri Rani Purna Kumari Devi, daughter of Karna Dhoj Bahadur Shah of Salyana. He had issue, one son and four daughters:
  • a) Keshab Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana. Editor for Valley News and Views until 1986.
• 15) General Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Narayan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, KBE (c 29.4.1937) (s/o Jetha Bada Maharani Padma Kumari), educ. Singha Durbar High Sch. Lt-Col. before 1923, Rcvd: the 1^st class of the Orders of the Star of Nepal and the Gurkha Right Hand (2^nd class 1937), and 2^nd class of the Order of the Three Divine Powers. m. Sri Rani Dibya Rajya Lakshmi. He d. after 1970, having had issue, three sons: Copyright©Christopher Buyers
  • a) Mriga Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
  • b) Madhur Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, two sons.
  • c) Nainu Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o Dibya).
• 16) Major-General Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta Kunwar Min Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, CVO (26.2.1961). Rcvd: the Orders of the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class, and the Three Divine Powers 2^nd class. m. July 1943, Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha Dakshina-Bahu Sri Rani Kamal Rajya Lakshmi (b. at Palpa, May 1928), educ. Tribhuvan Univ (MA 1964). MP (Maha Sabha) 1958, Vice-Presdt 1958-1960, Chair Nepal Family Planning Assoc 1961-1965, Mbr UN Cmsn on the Status of Women 1963-1965, MP (Rastriya Panchayat) 1971 & 1973-1976, Vice-Chair Nepal Red Cross Soc 1971-1973, rcvd: the Order of the Gurkha Right Hand 2^nd class, Coron medals 1956 and 1975, younger daughter of Sri Sri Sri Raja Tarak Bahadur Shaha, Raja of Birkot, by his wife, Sri Rani Madan Dibyeshwari Rajya Lakshmi, of the Rana family. He had issue, one son:
  • a) Anoop Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. 19^th November 1949. Exec Chair Hotel Yellow Pagoda 1973-1982, Exec Dir Royal Nepal Airlines Corp 1982-1985, Chair Necon Air Ltd 1992-1999, Pagoda Air Ltd 1998-1999, Nepal Employers’ Council, Vice-Chair Product Development Council of PATA, Project Consultant to the Partnership for Quality Tourism, Exec Mbr Fed of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industries, Mbr Brd of Hotel Management & Tourism Training Centre, Tourism Policy Drafting Cttee, etc. m. Kanchan Rajya Lakshmi. He d. after suffering three successive strokes, at Katmandu, 9^th January 1999, having had issue, two daughters:
    • i) ...
    • ii) Shasta Rajya Lakshmi.
• 17) Major-General Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Shanta Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (s/o Kancha Maharani I), educ. Singha Durbar High Sch, Katmandu. Prom Maj-Gen 29/11/1945. m. Rajkumari Achala Rajya Lakshmi Devi, daughter of H.M. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Parama-Ojaswi-Rajanya Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Parama-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta Parama-Suprasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, King of Nepal, by a concubine. He had issue, a son:
  • a) Krishna Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. m. May 1969, Maharajkumari Sri Bibiji Pushpendra Kaur Sahiba (b. at the Moti Mahal Palace, Bharatpur, 12^th December 1944), second daughter of Colonel H.H. Maharaja Shri Brijendra Sawai Brijendra Singhji Bahadur Jang, Maharaja of Bharatpur, by his first wife, H.H. Maharani Sri Jaya Chamunda Ammani Avaru, third daughter of H.H. Maharajkumar Sri Sir Kanthirava Narasimharaja Wadiyar Bahadur, Yuvaraja of Mysore, GCIE. No issue.
• 18) Brigadier-General Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumar Ravi Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, CVO (17.10.1960). b. at Jawalakhel Durbar, Lalitpur 1924, educ. Singha Durbar High Sch, Katmandu. Military Attaché London 1957-1961. Rcvd: the Order of the Gurkha Right Hand 1^st class (7.4.2004). m. Rajkumari Tika Rajya Lakshmi Devi (d. before 2001), daughter of H.M. Svasti Sri Giriraja Chakra Chudamani Narayanetyadi Vividha Virudavali Virajamana Manonnata Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara Parama-Pavitra-Om-Ram-Patta Parama-Jyotirmaya-Subikhyata-Tri-Shakti-Patta Parama-Suprasiddha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Mahadhipati Shriman Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Maharajadhiraja Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Jang Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shamsher Jang Devanam Sada Samaja Vijayinam, King of Nepal, by a junior wife or concubine. He had issue:
  • a) A daughter. m. a son of Shri Babu Sahib Khadga Bahadur Malla, of Maglagadi, the biggest zamindar in Bardia. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
• 19) Colonel Kunwar Shashi Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. He had issue, two sons.
• 20) Kunwar Binod Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. b. at Katmandu, 30^th November 1945 (c). He had issue, one son and two daughters.
• 1) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Sita Kumari Rajya Lakshmi Devi (the eldest d/o Jetha Bada Maharani Padma Kumari). m. Prince (Sri Sri Sri Sri Sri Shahajada) Mohan Bikram Shah [Ram Raja II], Raja of Ramnagar (d. at Bombay, 1947), eldest son of General H.H. Prince Bhupatindra Bikram Shah. She had issue, four sons three daughters - see Nepal (Nepal).
• 2) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Janak Rajya Lakshmi [Misri]. b. at Jawalakhel Durbar, Lalitpur, 1917 (the eldest d/o Gambir Kumari 2), educ. Agra Univ (BA 1959), and DAV Coll. (LL.B. 1962). Became the first woman lawyer in Nepal. Advocate Supreme Court Nepal 1967, Presdt. Prod Sangathan (Bagmati Aunchal) 1984. m. 1932, Colonal Sri Sri Sri Raja Lalit Bikram Shah, Raja of Dhairini.
• 3) A daughter, d. 22^nd November 1938.
• 4) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Dibya Rajya Lakshmi (d/o Mahili Maharani). m. 1941, Rao Raja Narendra Singh (b. 1917; d. 1983), eldest son of Colonel Rao Bahadur Rao Raja Narpat Singh, by his wife, Rani Indra Kumari Rajya Lakshmi, youngest daughter of Field Marshal H.H. Svasti Shri-Madarti-prachandra-bhujadandetyadi Maharaja Shri Shri Shri Deva Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Maharaja of Lambjang and Kaski. She had issue, one son - see India (Idar).
• 5) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Kafi Rajya Lakshmi (d/o Kancha Maharani) (the youngest married daughter). m. a Bengali gentleman. She d. at Calcutta, India, 12^th July 1944.
• 6) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Putli Rajya Lakshmi (d/o Sanu Rani)*. Possibly the same lady as No. 14 below?
• 7) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Madhuri Rajya Lakshmi (d/o Sanu Rani). m. an Indian.
• 8) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Sakali Rajya Lakshmi (d/o Sanu Rani). m. General Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu Sri Chautaria Singha Pratap Shah (b. 1924; d. at the King Birendra Military Hospital Chauni, 27^th July 2003), Military Attaché London 1961-1964, Chief of Army Staff 1979-1983, Mbr. Raj Parishad, Ambassador to Germany 1984-1990.
• 9) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Ramri Maiya. m. Mohan Prasad Shah, elder son of Sri Chautaria Vishnu Prasad Shah. She d.s.p. - see Nepal (Nepal). Copyright©Christopher Buyers
• 10) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Urmila Rajya Lakshmi. m. before 1931, Chandra Bikram Shaha [Lakshman Raja].
• 11) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Shesha Kumari [H.H. Sri Sri Sri Rani Soubhagya Rajya Lakshmi, Rani of Salyana]. m. H.H. Sri Sri Sri Raja Gahendra Bahadur Shah, Raja of Salyana, son of Sri Sri Sri Raja Shamsher Bahadur Shah, Raja of Salyana. She had issue, five sons and two daughters - see Nepal (Salyana).
• 12) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Kamal Rajya Lakshmi (d/o Kancha Maharani). m. Sri Sahebju Balendra Bikram Shah.
• 13) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Putila Kumari* (d/o the Sanu Rani). m. Mohan Bikram Shah. Possibly the same lady as No. 6 above?
• 14) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Nakali Rajya Lakshmi. m. Arjun B. Shah.
• 15) Sri Sri Sri Maharajkumari Purna Rajya Lakshmi. m. Major-General Dharma Bahadur Singh.

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NEPAL

ORDERS & DECORATIONS

The Most Glorious Mahendra Chain (Mahendra Mala Manapadvi): founded by King Mahendra on 26^th February 1961. Awarded in one class only, to reigning sovereigns.

 

The Mahendra Chain

The Birendra Chain (Birendra Mala): founded by King Gyanendra on 29^th December 2002 in memory of his late brother, King Birendra. Awarded in one class only, to reigning sovereigns.
The Nepal Decoration of Valour (Nepal Soubhaga Bhaskara): founded by King Mahendra on 26^th December 1963. Awarded in one class only, to reward acts of supreme gallantry in the presence of the enemy.

 

The Nepal Decoration of Valour (Nepal Soubhaga Bhaskara)

The Nepal Decoration of Honour (Nepal Pratap Bhaskara): founded by King Mahendra on 25^th December 1966. The decoration consists of the Sovereign (Parama-Nepal-Pratap-Bhaskara), Grand Master (Ati-Nepal-Pratap-Bhaskara), and ordinary members (Nepal-Pratap-Bhaskara). Conferred on members of the Nepalese and foreign Royal houses.

 

The Nepal Decoration of Honour (Nepal Pratap Bhaskara) - breast star (L) and sash badge (R)

The Most Glorious Order of the Ojaswi Rajanya (Ojaswi Rajanyako Manapadvi): founded by King Tribhuvan on 14^th May 1934. The order consists of the Sovereign (Parama-Ojaswi-Rajanya), Grand Master (Ati-Ojaswi-Rajanya), and ordinary members (Ojaswi-Rajanya). Conferred on members of the Nepalese and foreign Royal families and foreign Heads of State.

The Order of Ojaswi Rajanya - breast star (L) and sash badge (R)

The Tribhuvan Order of the Footprint of Democracy (Tribhuvan Prajatantra Shripada): founded by King Mahendra in honour of his father on 2^nd May 1956. Conferred exclusively on Nepalese citizens for valuable services to the country associated with the revolution which removed the Rana regime. The order consists of the Sovereign (Parama-Gaurabmaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvan-Prajatantra-Shripada), Grand Master (Ati-Gaurabmaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvan-Prajatantra-Shripada), and ordinary members in five classes (1. Maha-Gaurabmaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvan-Prajatantra-Shripada, 2. Sugaurabmaya-Tejasvi-Tribhuvan-Prajatantra-Shripada, 3. Gaurabmaya-Tejaswi-Tribhuvan-Prajatantra-Shripada, 4. Tejaswi-Tribhuvan-Prajatantra-Shripada, and 5. ribhuvan-Prajatantra-Shripad).

The Tribhuvan Order of Democracy - First class, sash badge (L) and Second class, breast star (R).

The Order of the Footprint of Nepal (Nepal Shripada): founded by King Mahendra on 16^th December 1962. Conferred exclusively on Nepalese citizens for significant contributions to national prestige. The order consists of the Sovereign (Parama-Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada), Grand Master (Ati-Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada), and ordinary members in five classes (1. Maha-Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada, 2. Ujjwala-Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada, 3. Sukirtmaya-Nepal-Shripada, 4. Kirtimaya-Nepal-Shripada, and 5. Nepal-Shripada).

 

The Order of Nepal Shripada - First class, sash badge (L) and Second class, breast star (R).

The Most Refulgent Order of the Star of Nepal (Nepal Taradisha): founded by King Tribhuvan on 19^th November 1918, to reward military services during war and peace. The order consists of the Sovereign (Parama-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara), Grand Master (Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Tara), and ordinary members in five classes (1. Supradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara, 2. Pradipta-Manyabara-Nepal-Tara, 3. Manyabara-Nepal-Tara, 4. Manya-Nepal-Tara, and 5. Nepal-Tara). Attached to the order is a medal (Nepal-Tara-Padak) instituted by King Tribhuvan in 1936.

The Order of The Star of Nepal - Second class, breast star (L) and neck badge (R).

The Order of Om Ram Patta: founded by King Tribhuvan on 31^st October 1946 and conferred on both Nepalese and foreign nationals of the Hindu faith. The order consists of the Sovereign (Parama-Pravitra-Om-Ram-Patta), Grand Master (Pravitra-Om-Ram-Patta), and ordinary members (Om-Ram-Patta).

 

The Order of Om Ram Patta - breast star (L) and sash badge (R).

The Birendra Democracy Decoration (Birendra Prajatantra Bhaskar). founded by King Gyanendra on 29^th December 2002, in memory of his late brother. Conferred on members of the Royal Family or Nepali citizens who make outstanding contributions to the nation, and to foreigners making special contributions to the welfare of Nepal. Awarded in four classes
(1. Maha-Gaurabmaya-Supradipta-Birendra-Prajatantra-Bhaskar, 2. Gaurabmaya-Supradipta-Birendra-Prajatantra-Bhaskar, 3. Supradipta-Birendra-Prajatantra-Bhaskar. 4. Pradipta-Birendra-Prajatantra-Bhaskar).
The Most Illustrious Order of the Three Divine Powers (Tri Shakti Patta). founded by King Tribhuvan on 27^th November 1937. The order consists of the Sovereign (Parama-Jyotirmaya-Tri-Shakti-Patta), Grand Master (Ati-Jyotirmaya-Tri-Shakti-Patta), and ordinary members in five classes (1. Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta, 2. Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta, 3. Bikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta, 4. Prakhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta, and 5. Tri-Shakti-Patta). Attached to the order is a medal (Tri-Shakti-Patta-Padak) instituted by King Tribhuvan in 1936.

 

The Order of Tri Shakti Patta - First class, breast star (L) and sash badge (R).

The Most Puissant Order of the Gurkha Right Hand (Gorkha-Dakshina Bahu): founded by King Prithvi in 1896, and revived and reformed by King Tribhuvan on 7^th September 1932. The order consists of the Sovereign (Parama-Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu), Grand Master (Ati-Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu), and ordinary members in five classes (1. Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu, 2. Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu, 3. Suprabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu, 4. Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu and 5. Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu). Attached to the order is a medal (Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu-Padak) instituted by King Tribhuvan in 1936.

 

The Order of the Gurkha Right Hand - First class, breast star (L) and sash badge (R).

 

 

 

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