They were ousted by the kirantis around the 7th or 8th century b. The chinese takeover of tibet in 1950 also effectively cut off trade with tibet, turning more sherpas focus to the economic prospects of mountaineering. Europe quiz kids geo quiz geography europe for kids geo trivia. The feast of sada, folio 22v from the shahnameh book of. Most of the people are searching on the internet to know more about this beautiful country nepal. Pdf historical time line of mathematics practices in nepal. It is a combination of history and geography culminating into a rich mosaic of interwoven stories of character.
It is a multiethnic, multiracial, multicultural, multireligious, and multilingual country. Jul 11, 2015 i have to admit that among books i have read fromabout nepal there are much more about than from. A history of nepal will be of interest to any student of south asian. Nepal federal democratic republic of nepal, is bordered to the north by the peoples republic of china, and to the south, east, and west by the republic of india. Mount everest is located in the upper reaches of the solukhumbu region. Before nepals emergence as a nation in the latter half of the 18th century, the designation nepal was largely applied only to the kathmandu valley and its surroundings. A travelers guide, by stephen bezruchka, has crosscultural suggestions and detailed information about how to organise a. Meandering cows, tenacious bicyclers, belching taxis, rickshaws, fearless pedestrians and the occasional mobile cigarette and sweets stand all fought our taxi for room on the narrow twolane road turned local byway. Feeling initially aimless and out of place in rural nepal where she accompanied her. They are history, geography, tourism and mountaineering, transport and. Aug 22, 2012 forget kathmandu by manhushree thapa gives a good and succinct overview of nepal s history. Managing state, democracy and geopolitics, sage publications pvt.
While john whelptons history focuses on the period since the overthrow of the rana family autocracy in 19501, the early chapters are devoted to. Books on nepal vajra bookshop,dharma book shop, nepal. He has worked and traveled extensively in nepal, and has written numerous articles and books on the subject. John whelpton, who works as a teacher in hong kong, is an historian and linguist.
Im compiling a reading list for the year and would be very grateful if someone knowledgable would throw in a few suggestions on the best nonfiction nepali books. Lonely planet nepal 5th edition, by tony wheeler and hugh finlay, is a complete guidebook to nepal trekking in nepal. Find here 68 general knowledge about nepal questions and answers. Thus, up to the unification of the country, nepals recorded history is largely that of the kathmandu valley. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Nepals history dates back to the time of the gopalas and mahishapalas who are believed to have been the earliest rulers of the valley with their capital at matatirtha, the southwest corner of kathmandu valley. Nepal emerged as a unified state over two hundred years ago, centred on the kathmandu valley with its two thousand years of urban civilisation. Nepal s history stretches very far back, and were lucky to know a fair bit about it because its nextdoor neighbor, india, has written histories from thousands of years ago. To probe the background of nepalese temple architecture is to attempt to penetrate the greatest complexity of nepalese life, to separate the inseparable religious and sub cults which have welded themselves together into a finished product quotes bernier in his book temples of. Before nepal s emergence as a nation in the latter half of the 18th century, the designation nepal was largely applied only to the kathmandu valley and its surroundings. Perhaps something on economy, sociopolitical issues, autobiography, history, etc. I am all the time telling myself to increase from books, especially fiction. The history of nepal has always been closely linked to the legends of the hindu and buddhist pantheon, kings and generals, until todays century.
Both in the light of recent nepalese politics and the historiography of south asia, john whelptons a history of nepal is a timely introductory textbook. Founded by king prithvi narayan shah, a gorkhali monarch of rajput origin from. Drawing on recent research, the author portrays a country of extraordinary contrasts, whose history has been constantly buffeted by its neighbours, china and india. Nepals history stretches very far back, and were lucky to know a fair bit about it because its nextdoor neighbor, india, has written histories from thousands of years ago. The book is the first relatively comprehensive view of the vast array of nepalese cultures, castes and ethnic groups, with. The history of nepal can broadly be divided in to three phases, ancient, medieval and modern.
This is a timeline of nepalese history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in nepal and its predecessor states. General knowledge gk practice, nepal, lok sewa aayog. Lonely planets ultimate travel quiz book lonely planet online. Trekking in the nepal himalaya by stan armington, eighth edition of the most complete guide to trekking routes in nepal. Reading about a country you will soon explore will make your adventures rich as knowledge makes it more fulfilling. A vamshavali edited by daniel wright addeddate 20110703 11. Aug 12, 2018 a pivotal moment in nepal s history was the birth of buddhism. You must explain some of the major events that took place in this country, as well as its. The himalayas, nepal himalayan, mountains, aerial, snowcapped, snow. Books on nepal vajra bookshop,dharma book shop, nepal book. The author is able to provide a brief analysis of most events and aspects of the history without taking sides, even when discussing the foreign actors and influences. King birendra bir bikram shah dev and queen aishwarya, killed in 2001. In the 3rd century bc the great indian emperor introduced buddhism into nepal. General knowledge about nepal questions and answers about history, banking, economy, trade.
Nevertheless, nepal has much more than monarchs when it comes to realm of history. Forget kathmandu by manhushree thapa gives a good and succinct overview of nepals history. A list of books on nepal thomas bell, kathmandu, random house india 2014 jyoti pathak, taste of nepal, adarsh books 2008, reprint 20. Landlocked and isolated by the himalayas, nepal is bordered on the west, south, and east by india, and on the n by the tibet region of china. While john whelptons history of nepal focuses on the period since the overthrow of the rana family autocracy in 195051, the early chapters are devoted to the origins of the kingdom and the evolving relations of its diverse peoples. Roughly 75 percent of the country is covered by mountains. Himalaya, the journal of the association for nepal and himalayan studies volume 25 number 1 himalaya no. Our nepal facts for kids will introduce the south asian country and give insights about geography and. John whelptons history of nepal focuses on the period since the overthrow of the rana family autocracy in 19501. These books give overview of nepalese art, culture, history, religion and festivals. Whether its about nepal, its people and their manners, its mountains, hills and villages, stories set in the country youre visiting will provide you with a new perspective and add another layer of excitement into planning your actual trip. This video contains some important general knowledge questions about history of nepal, which are likely to come on upcoming public service commissions exams.
It is located mainly in the himalayas, but also includes parts of the indogangetic plain. The book is the first relatively comprehensive view of the vast array of nepalese cultures, castes and ethnic groups, with descriptions of their unique customs. Both versions are accepted indiscriminately in the festivals associated with legendary events, a tribute to the. Whelpton portrays a country of extraordinary contrasts, whose history has been buffeted constantly by its neighbors, china and india. There are usually both buddhist and brahmanic hindu versions of these various legends. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He became known as the buddha, or the enlightened one. Nepal quiz federal democratic republic of nepal country.
Himalayan mart offers you the variety of books about nepalese art, culture, history, religion and festivals. These general knowledge are about politics, sports, agriculture, tourism, banking, airplane, economics, kings, ranas, democracy, history of nepal. Renaud egreteau, the rise of ethnic politics in nepal. While john whelptons history focuses on the period since the overthrow of the rana family autocracy in 1950 51, the early chapters are devoted to the origins of the kingdom and the evolving relations of its diverse peoples. Nepals rich prehistory consists mainly of the legendary traditions of the newar, the indigenous community of nepal valley now usually called kathmandu valley. Forget kathmandu by manhushree thapa gives a good and succinct overview of nepal s history. Selected fulltext books and articles the end of monarchy in nepal and its delicate journey towards a republic by shrestha, bal gopal contributions to nepalese studies, vol. A pivotal moment in nepals history was the birth of buddhism. To read about the background to these events, see history of nepal. Heritage publishers and distributors is one of the renowned publishers and distributors in nepal. Oct 04, 2018 nepal federal democratic republic of nepal, is bordered to the north by the peoples republic of china, and to the south, east, and west by the republic of india.
An introduction to nepali literature in 5 books since its political liberation in the 1990s, nepali literature has flourished with all of the diversity and vibrancy of the nation. Indias updated political map sparks controversy in nepal the. From the south to the north, nepal can be divided into four main physical belts, each of which extends east to west across the country. The history of nepal is intertwined with the history of the broader indian subcontinent and the surrounding regions, comprising the areas of south asia and east asia. A history of nepal will be of interest to any student of south asian studies, since it fills a serious lacuna in scholarship on the region.
The history of the nepalese monarchy has been the integral and inseparable part of the history of nepal. Answer these quiz questions to make sure you know the history of nepal. This brief survey is intended as a list of works which i have found especially useful myself or which i think would be particularly suitable for readers wanting to follow up topics necessarily treated very cursorily in my recent onevolume history. Feb 17, 2005 this book is the most comprehensive and accessible englishlanguage onevolume history of nepal. I have to admit that among books i have read fromabout nepal there are much more about than from. Thus, up to the unification of the country, nepal s recorded history is largely that of the kathmandu valley. Nepal contains some of the most rugged and difficult mountain terrain in the world. We have posted here more than 300 general knowledge questions and answers about nepal. Lonely planet nepal 5th edition, by tony wheeler and hugh finlay, is a complete guidebook to nepal. The first firm historical records about nepal begin in around the 7 th to 8 th century bc when the kiratis, a mongoloid people, migrated westwards from. Nepal was a kingdom for almost 250 years and ruled by a shah king. Whelptons text is the first accessible overview of nepals political history published by a university press in english.
The most spoken language of nepal is nepali followed by several other ethnic languages. We have posted here general knowledge about nepal questions and answers. Get updates with latest and old general knowledge about nepal questions and answers about history, banking, economy, trade, business, relation, mountain, himalayas, etc. List of books and articles about nepalese history online. If you are travelling to nepal, spend some time reading these books. Online gk practice for the exam of public service commission lok sewa aayog, nepal army, nepal police, armed police force and others. Board games, quiz books, encyclopedia, english speaking skill books, audio tapes, music system, computers, charts. Himalaya, the journal of the association for nepal and. Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast backstage opera for iphoneipod pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of the oranges. Despite kathmandu having historical claims and proof in its favor, the.
Idea listsexplore showroomdiscovertake the home style quiz. Dhanyabaad and vijaya dashami ko haardik subhakamana to all. It starts with how nepal, initially a collection of small idependant kingdoms, was unified by prithvi narayan shah and brings you up to speed with events u. The opening of nepal s borders in 1949 and the successful climb of new zealander edmund hillary and sherpa tenzing norgay in 1953 ignited a tourist rush into the solukhumbu region. Although many native tales remain oral legends, some of the most enduring and canonical texts have recently been translated into english. There are many books about nepal art, culture, history, festivals and we pick the best off the shelves for you. Even the most jaded travellers feet will start to itch again, and theres enough ammunition here to have you firing on all cylinders in any pub quiz. Nepal facts for kids nepal for kids travel food animals geo.
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