The Anglo-Nepal War

Nepal before the Anglo-Nepal War

Social Condition

• Nepalese had strong and deep-rooted hatred towards the British.
• A feeling of "do not offend" but "do not leave when offended" was common.
• The Nepalese used to regard British as social intruders.

Political Condition

• Many infant kings ruled Nepal, conspiracy for power was common.
• No political unity among the people.
• Refugee kings of Baise and Chaubise states provoked the British to wage war in Nepal.
• Anti-British (close door) policy of Nepal.
• Call for Asian unity to drive away the British from the Asia by Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa.

Economic Condition

• Nepalese economy was self-sustaining: productivity was high and the population was of a manageable size.
• Agrarian economy: land tax on agricultural products and forest products were the main sources of income. Cottage industries thrived well.
• Foreign trade was profitable with Tibet and India.