Monday, December 12, 2011

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.

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