Bajhang was historically a petty kingdom within the Chaubisi Rajya (confederation of 24 states), established in 1503 BS (1446 AD) and ruled by 61 Thakuri kings over some five centuries. It was annexed to the Kingdom of Nepal in 1848 BS (1791 AD), though its royals retained special status. That status was withdrawn by an act of Nepal's democratic government in 2017 BS (1960 AD); Prince Om Jung's subsequent rebellion, in which he raised his own army and clashed with police, ended when he was killed in an army operation in Bajhang. The former royals lost all recognition with the abolition of the monarchy and related privileges on 7 October 2008. Today Bajhang is one of the 77 districts of Nepal in Sudurpashchim Province, divided into 2 urban and 10 rural municipalities since the 2017 restructuring.
Researched by the ChillNepal team from published sources. Spot something out of date? Tell us from the place's page.
