Jung Bahadur Rana

Nepalese ruler and prime minister

Jung Bahadur Rana - Nepalese ruler and prime minister
Born

June 18th, 1816
209 years ago

Died

February 25th, 1877
148 years ago — 60 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Nepal

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Served as the prime minister of Nepal from 1846 until death in 1877. Established the hereditary Rana dynasty and centralized power in his position. Introduced significant reforms in governance, military, and education. Strengthened the authority of the prime minister's office and limited royal influence. Under leadership, Nepal underwent modernization efforts and the establishment of a modern administrative system.

Consolidated power as prime minister

Established the Rana dynasty

Modernized Nepal's administration

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