General Knowledge

General Knowledge Based on Nepalese History (Questions and Answers)

Nepalese history occupies the significant space in the world. Our history is our pride as it is the recorded form of our ancestors’ bravery and great deeds. It is the duty of every patriotic citizen to learn their history. Though history tells the past, it provides an opportunity for the future.

General knowledge associated with Nepalese history can be an interesting learning opportunity. Facts presented below are in the form of question-answer. This collection of questions and answers related to history is useful to students, teachers and those who appears the exams of various government posts.

·        Who was the first king of Nepal? - Dharmakar 

·        Who was the first king of Kirant Dynasty? - Yalamber 

·        Who was the last king of Kirant Dynasty? - Gasti 

·        Who was the first king of Lichhavi Dynasty? - Jaya Dev I 

·        Who was the last king of Licchavi Dynasty? - Jayadev II 

·        Who built Changunarayan Temple? - Mandeva 

·        Who minted the coin named Manank? - Mandeva 

·        Who was the father of Bhrikuti? - Ansmuverma 

·        Who was the first king of Malla Dynasty? - Arideva 

·        Which Malla king divided his kingdom among his three sons and one daughter? – Yakshya Malla

·        Who was the last Malla King in Kathmandu? - Jaya Prakash Malla 

·        Who was the first Shah king in Nepal? - Kulamandan Shah 

·        When was Prithvi Narayan Shah born? - Paush 27, 1779 

·        When did Prithiv Narayan Shah get victory over Kathmandu? - Ashwin 25, 1825 (26th of September, 1768) 

·        Who was the first Prime Minister in Nepal? - Bhimsen Thapa 

·        Which prime minister served under the rule of three different kings? - Bhimsen Thapa 

·        When did Anglo-Nepal War take place? - 1871 BS (1814) 

·        When was Sugauli Treaty signed? - 1874 BS (1816) 

·        Which shah king ruled Nepal when Anglo- Nepal war took place? - Girbanyuddha Bir Bikram Shah 

·        Who built Pashupati Temple? - Prachanda Dev 

·        Who built Ashoka Pillar in Lumbini? - Ashoka (Indian Emperor) 

·        When did Kotparwa take place? - Aswin 2, 1903 BS 

·        Which Shah king declared he wouldn’t put on the crown until Rana regime was over? - Trailokya Bir Bikram Shah 

·        How many Rana Prime Ministers Ruled Nepal? - 8

·        Who was the first Rana Prime Minister in Nepal? - Junga Bahadur Rana 

·        Who was the second Rana Prime Minister in Nepal? - Ranodip Singh 

·        Which Rana prime minster became the first prime minister to pass matriculation exam in India? -Chandra Shumsher 

·        Who was the first scientist of Nepal? - Ghehendra Shumsher 

·        Who built Tri- Chandra College? - Chandra Shumsher 

·        Who built Bir Hospital? - Bir Shumsher 

·        Name the Rana Prime Minister during whose rule the Royal Family sift from Hanumandhoka to Narayanhit Palace? - Bir Shumsher (1943 BS) 

·        How many kings ruled Nepal during Rana Regime? - 4 

·        Which day is celebrated as Martyr’s Day? - Magh 16 

·        When was Nepali Congress established? - Chaitra 14, 2007 BS 

·        When was Nepal Communist Party established? - Baishakh 7, 2008 BS 

·        When was Sati System abolished? - 1977 BS 

·        Who abolished Sati System? - Chandra Shumsher 

·        Which Rana Prime Minister is known as the father of School? - Padma Shumsher 

·        When was Delhi Agreement made? - Falgun 1, 2007 

·        Which was the first political party in Nepal? - Parja Paishad 

·        Who was the first elected Prime Minister in Nepal? - BP Koirala 

·        Which king overthrown democracy and started Panchyat System in Nepal? - King Mahendra 

·        When was the Panchyat System declared? - Paush 22, 2017 BS 

·        When was Nepal divided into 14 zones and 75 districts? - Baishakh 1, 2018 BS 

·        When did King Birendra declare the referendum? - Jestha 10, 2036 BS 

·        When was the poll for the referendum held? - Baishakh 20, 2037 BS 

·        How long did People's Movement- I run? - 49 days (Falgun 7, 2046- Chaitra26, 2046) 

·        When did CPN (Maoist) start armed revolution? - Falgun 1, 2052 BS 

·        When did the Royal Massacre take place? - Jestha 19, 2058 BS 

·        When was Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed? - Asar 2, 2063 BS 

·        When was Nepal declared as a Republic State? - Jestha 15, 2065 

·        Who was the first president of Republic Nepal? - Dr. Rambaran Yadav 

·        Who was the first prime minister of Republic Nepal? - Shrawan31, 2065 BS 

·        When was the first CA election held? - Chaitra 28, 2064 BS 

·        When was the first CA dissolved? - Jestha 14, 2069 BS 

·        When was the second election held? - Mangsir 4, 2070 BS

·        Who built the Kailashkut Palace? - Ansuverma 

·        What was the book wrtten by Amsuverma? - Sabda Vidhya 

·        Which Malla king divided Kathmandu valley into three states? - Yakshya Malla 

·        Who made Krishna Mandir? - Siddhinarshing Malla

·        Who was the father of Prithvi Narayan Shah? - Narabhupal Shah

·        Who were two sons of Prithvi Narayan Shah? - Pratap Singh Shah and Bahadur Shah

·        Who was the governor general of East India Company during the period Anglo- Nepal War? - Francis Edward Rawdon- Hastings

·        Who was the commander of Nalapani Fort during Anglo-Nepal War? - Balabhadra Kunwar

·        Which Shah king introduced Mann, Pathi, Dhak and Taraju? - Ram Shah 

·        When was Gautam Buddha born? - 563 BC

·        Who was the founder of Nepal Sambat? - Shankhadhar Sakhwa 

·        Which is the first book written about Nepalese history? - An Account of the Kingdom of Nepal by William Kirkpatrick

·        Who is known as Itihas Shiromani? - Baburam Acharya 

·        Which Rana Prime Minster divided the Rana Family into A, B and C classes? - Chandra Shumsher 

·        Who introduced the first Muluki Ain in 1910 BS? - Junga Bahadur Rana 

·        Who established Durbar High School? - Junga Bahadur Rana

·        Who introduced the SLC Exam Board? - Juddha Shumsher 

·        When was the SLC Exam Board established? - 1990 BS

·        When was Nepal Bank established? - Kartik 7, 1994 BS

·        Who is known as Living Lion in Nepal? - Amar Singh Thapa 

·        Who was the first Communist Prime Minister in Nepal? - Manamohan Adhikari 

·        Who is known as Iron Man in Nepal? - Ganesh Man Singh 

·        When was Nepal Rastra Bank established - Baishakh 14, 2013 BS

·        Which Malla king is known as Kabindra? - Pratap Malla 

·        Which Malla king died while watching the dance? - Pratap Malla 

·        Who built Rani Pokhari - Pratap Malla 

·        Who was the first Martyr of Nepal? - Lakhan Thapa 

·        What was the real name of Junga Bahadur Rana? - Bir Narshing Kunwar

·        When did Nepal receive its lost territories (Banke, Bardiya, Kailali and Kanchanpur)? - 1917 BS 

·        Who established the Seven Storied Palace in Nuwakot? - Prithvi Narayan Shah