Economic Obstacles and Re-organization of the Army

After the unsuccessful invasion of Nuwakot, Prithvi Narayan Shah (1st king of Unified Nepal) realized his weakness, and thus, gained some practical wisdom. He first focused on improving the quality and quantity of his soldiers and weapons, and on the economic condition of Gorkha. Compared to the Baise states ( union of 22 states) and the Chaubise states ( union of 24 states), Gorkha was economically and militarily weaker. Prithvi Narayan Shah consulted with the people of Gorkha about how to improve the economic condition of Gorkha especially for buying weapons and ammunition. The 12000 households of Gorkha contributed cash, kind and services such as manpower or labour to the state at the advice of tailor 'Bise Nagarchi' and other Gorkhali subjects. On the pretext of going on a pilgrimage tour to Benaras or Banaras ( in India), Prithvi Narayan Shah collected weapons and some experts to deal with the weapons. He returned from Benaras to Gorkha with some weapons, ammunition and Muslim experts to train the Gorkhali soldiers as well as to make weapons. As per the people's wishes, he promoted Kalu Pandey (Banshidhar) to the post of Kazi ( Chief). The administration of Gorkha was improved. The 'Marwat System' encouraged the recruitment of soldiers, and also encouraged the new soldiers to become loyal and committed fighters. In Marwat System plot of land is provided to the family of dead soldier until his offspring get matured.  Prithvi Narayan Shah encouraged and trained his soldiers on using guerrilla warfare. He also sent delegations consisting of his trusted and competent courtiers to Tanahun, Lamjung, Kaski and Bhaktapur to develop trust and friendship. He intended to gain their favour when Gorkha was on its unification campaign in the east.