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Abdication of Throne by King Tribhuwan and Armed
Revolution

When king Tribhuwan left the throne and went to India to take political asylum
in Kartik 2007, the Anti-Rana Movement reached its climax. Nepali congress Party
launched and armed revolution against the Rana rule in BS 2007. The Rana could
not continue their regime. The 104-year old Rana regime came to an end in Nepal
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after the proclamation of democracy on 7 Falgun 2007 (February 19, 1950), which
was eventually declared after tripartite agreement among king Tribhuwan, Nepali
Congress and the Rana in Delhi.

Activity

Draw a timeline on rise of the Rana regime and present it in your class.

Exercise

Answer the following questions:

1. Explain the causes of rise of the Rana regime.
2. How long did the Ranas rule in Nepal?
3. What were the Parvas? Explain the series of three Parvas which made Junga
Bahadur Rana as a powerful dictator.
4. What causes the failure of the Rana regime? Explain them in details.
5. King Tribhuwan abdicated throne in BS 2007 to support Armed Revolution.
How did it contribute to the establishment of democracy? Explain.

Community Work

There might be people in your community that they knew many things about peoples
Mass Movement I in BS 2046. Ask the socio-political condition of that time and write
a report on the basis of your interview.

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