Jung Bahadur Rana
Nepalese ruler and prime minister
Born
June 18th, 1816
208 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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