Bom Shah

Bom Shah is another gallant warrior of Nepal who had shown his bravery in Anglo-Nepal War. Bom Shah was the administrator of Kumaun, appointed by Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa during the Anglo-Nepal War. He was stationed at Almoda in Kumaun (western front ) and had strongly fortified the fort surroundings. The British army under the commander of Edward Gardener attacked Almoda. For four days, the Nepalese troops, under the command of Bom Shah, fought bravely. Hastidal Shahi who had arrived at Kumaun with additional forces from Kathmandu was surrounded near Almoda by the British forces. Compelled by the adverse situation and rumours spread by the British that Nepal lost battles elsewhere, the Nepalese troops including Bom Shah, the commander, surrendered on April 28, 1815 A.D. They, then, evacuated the entire territory of Nepal in Kumaun. Further, the proposal of awards did not tempt Bom Shah to take the honours offered to him by the British if he agreed to join the British forces. Bom Shah's loyalty, commitment and sacrifice to defend the sovereignty of Nepal and the Nepalese people is an inspiring example of heroism in the history of Nepal.