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AngloﾭBritishﾭNepalese War is fought; the Sugauli Treaty
results in the loss of Nepalese territory.
1814-1816
Using the Kot massacre, Jung Bahadur Rana takes over
as prime minister and establishes hereditary Rana rule
that lasts for 103 years.
1846
Thousands of Nepalese citizens fight as soldiers for
Great Britain in World War I.
1914-1918
Great Britain confirms Nepal an independent country
with a friendship treaty, developing a special relationﾭ
ship with the British Empire.
1923
Tens of thousands of Nepalese citizens fight as soldiers
for Great Britain in World War II.
1939-1945
The United States establishes diplomatic relations
with Nepal.
1947
The country's first constitution, the Government of
Nepal Act, is activated.
1948
The Nepali Congress Party forms, unifying other demoﾭ
cratic parties; civil war breaks out.
1950
The Ranas fall; Mohan Shamsher becomes prime minisﾭ
ter; the constitution is suspended.
1951
Mohan Shamsher capitulates; King Tribhuvan is
restored to the throne and regains control of the army
and administration; an interim constitution is enacted.
1952
King Tribhuvan dies; Mahendra ascends to the throne.
1955
Nepal is admitted to the UN.
1955
The first fiveﾭyear plan of economic development
is initiated.
1956
The panchayat system is launched.
1960
Democratic movement takes place; the panchayat
regime falls; a multiparty democratic government
is established.
1990
Maoists begin a guerrilla war.
1996
The royal massacre occurs; Prince Gyanendra Shah
becomes king of Nepal.
2001
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