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As Nepal was defeated in the war in other places, he had no alternative except to
surrender or sue for peace after receiving the news of defeat of the Nepalese soldiers.
Thus, he had to sign the Sugauli Treaty and handover Malaun fort to the British. He
was very much depressed by the defeat in the war and humiliating the Sugauli Treaty
and left the armed force and went to Gosaikunda, became an ascetic and lived there
till his last breath.

The English men praised his valour, even after his death. He obtained extraordinary
courage and sacrifice his life for the sake of the country.

Bhakti Thapa

Bhakti Thapa was chieftain (Mukhiya): born and
brought up in Lamjung. He was an army officer in
the troop of the king of Lamjung, Kehari Narayan
Singh and had fought against Gorkha on his
behalf. Later, he joined Gorkha army and took part
in the unification campaign during the Regency of
Rajendra Laxmi and Bahadur Shah, Participating
against Baise and Chaubise Rajya. He took the
responsibility to defend Deuthal Fort from the
British soldiers. It was just one kilometre away
from Malaun Fort. The English attacked Malaun
fort. The English attacked Malaun fort and Bhakti
Thapa went to help Amar Singh Thapa. In the Bhakti Thapa
meantime, the English captured Deuthal. To freed
Deuthal, Bhakti Thapa fought with the British
with a sword in hand. The British troop firing bullets were pouring shells on him,
but he was not frightened. At last, bullet hit him on his chest, ultimately he died. He
fought very bravely it was applauded by his enemy too. His dead body was covered
with a shawl and with military honour handed over to Amar Singh Thapa. He showed
his courage and bravery at the age of 70 years which has also become a source of
inspiration.

Bam Shah

Bam Shah was the administrator of Kumaon. He was appointed by Prime Minister
Bhimsen Thapa during the Anglo-Nepal War. He was appointed in Almoda in
Kumaon in the western fort and had strongly defended the fort and its surroundings.
The British Army attacked Almoda under the command of Edward Garderner. The
Nepalese troops continuously fought for four days under the command of Bam Shah.
The additional Nepalese troops arrived from Kathmandu under the command of
Hastidal Shahi but the troop was surrounded by the British forces near Almoda. As
a result, Bam Shah and his troop did not get extra support and surrendered on April
28, 1815. Then they evacuated Kumaon. British sent the proposal to Bam Shah to
join the British army but he strongly refused them. In this way Bam Shah’s loyalty,
commitment and sacrifice to defend the sovereignty of Nepal and the Nepalese is an
ever inspiring example in the history of Nepal.
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