Birendra
King Birendra of Nepal ascended to the throne in 1972 and reigned until his untimely death in 2001. He was known for his more democratic approach compared to his father, King Mahendra, and played a significant role in the restoration of multiparty democracy in Nepal. Birendra's reign was marked by stability and development, but it ended tragically when he and several members of the royal family were killed in a massacre at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, an event that shocked the nation and led to significant political changes.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Birendra was the king of Nepal who faced significant challenges during his reign.
เนปาล จากการลุกฮือ Gen Z สู่เสียงเรียกร้องใหม่ กับอนาคตที่ไม่แน่นอน
Thailand· 2026-02-16
Birendra was the king of Nepal who was murdered in 2001, leading to Gyanendra's ascension.
Nepal nach Regierungssturz: Monarchisten wittern ihre Chance
Switzerland· 2025-09-27
King Birendra was forced by the Nepali Congress and its allies to reintroduce multiparty monarchical democracy in 1990.
Will the King return? Political chaos could mean resurgence of monarchy in Nepal
India· 2025-09-12
King Birendra reportedly laughed when he heard about the unusual tradition during a visit.
[अर्काइभ] ‘सामूहिक श्रीमती’को चलन सुन्दा राजा पनि हाँसेको त्यो क्षण- कान्तिपुर अर्काइभ
Nepal· 2025-06-19
King Birendra advised Kirtinidhi Bista not to resign after the fire incident.
नैतिकता–अनैतिकता : यी हुन् प्रधानमन्त्री र मन्त्रीका चर्चित राजीनामा- न्युज फोल्डरNepal· 2025-05-28
Birendra was honored during a tea party at Singhadurbar.
[अर्काइभ] गिरिजाप्रसादले योगप्रसादलाई फिर्ता बोलाएपछि गणेशमान रुष्ट- कान्तिपुर अर्काइभNepal· 2025-05-04
King Birendra's wedding and coronation guests were hosted at the building.
[अर्काइभ] शीतल निवासलाई हिल्टन होटल बनाउने त्यो प्रस्ताव !- कान्तिपुर अर्काइभNepal· 2025-04-09
The film includes a picture of King Birendra's family, but its role in the narrative remains unclear.
उत्कृष्ट बन्ने अवसर गुमाएको राजागंज- मनोरञ्जनNepal· 2025-03-21
Birendra's lineage was also mentioned as being destroyed by members of the royal family.
पूर्वराजा शाहलाई गौतमको सुझाव : पार्टी खोल्नुहोस्, चुनाव जितेर प्रधानमन्त्री बन्नुहोस् - समाचारNepal· 2025-02-23
