King Birendra
King Birendra of Nepal, who reigned from 1972 until his assassination in 2001, is often viewed as a monarch who sought to balance the traditional role of the monarchy with the demands for democracy. He initiated a process towards democratic reforms in the 1990s, which led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. His death, along with many members of the royal family, under mysterious circumstances, marked a significant turning point in Nepalese history.
Born on Dec 28, 1945 (79 years old)
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King Birendra was a popular monarch whose legacy is often invoked in discussions about the monarchy in Nepal.
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