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Governor-General Lord Hasting sent a threatening letter with an ultimatum of 25
days to evacuate the place. Bhimsen Thapa did not respond to the letter, the East
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India Company declared war against Nepal on 1 November 1814. Actually, the
British forces entered Nepal 8 days before the declaration of war. If they wanted,
it could be solved peacefully through table talk and negotiation. It proves that the
Britishers wanted an issue to declare a war. Brave Nepalese warriors fought till their
end but unfortunately war couldn’t go in favour of Nepal.
Nepal had to sign one sided treaty in Sugauli in a humiliating manner. It was signed
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on Falgun 23, 1872 (March 4, 1816) and returned 1/3 of the total territory annexed
to Nepal.

Consequences of the Anglo-Nepal War

1. Nepal had to sign the Sugauli Treaty in a humiliating condition.
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2. Nepal had to lose its 1/3 territory.
3. The recruitment of Nepalese people into the British army
4. Beginning of conspiracy within the palace and the end of Nepal’s expansion
5. The British ambassador time and again interfered in the internal affairs of
Nepal in spite of objection made by Nepal from time to time.

Activity

Discuss the Sugauli Treaty in your class.

Exercise

Answer the following questions:
1. What do you understand the Anglo-Nepal war? When did it break out?
2. What were the natural, economic and political causes of the Anglo-Nepal war?
3. “Bhimsen Thapa was not scared of the threat given by the British. He was brave
and courageous.” Justify the statement.
4. Write an editorial for a national daily newspaper explaining the causes of the
Anglo-Nepal war.
5. What were the consequences of the Anglo-Nepal war? Make a list.

Community Work

Visit your community and take an interview with elderly people about the history of
ethnicity of community.

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