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Prithvi Narayan Shah, taking advantage of a …

Years: 1684 - 1827

Prithvi Narayan Shah, taking advantage of a quarrel between King Ranajit of Bhadgaon (reigned 1722-69) and King Jayaprakasa of Kathmandu (reigned 1735-68), takes Nuwakot and lays siege to Kirtipur, which is controlled by the king of Patan, Tej Narasimha (reigned 1765-68).

During the fighting, Prithvi Narayan Shah is almost killed, and when his troops fail to take the town, he withdraws.

At this point, he changes direction, as the Gurkhas are to do effectively time and again.

The Gurkhas institute a blockade of the entire valley, close off all trade routes, and begin executing blockade runners.

Gurkha agents remain active in the towns, and the army attempts to starve the valley into submission.

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South Asia (1684 - 1827)
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Upper South Asia (1684 - 1827)