From monarchy to oligarchy to a tryst with multiparty politics, Nepal’s political history has beencharacterized by instability. The multi-ethnic, multilingual and multi-religious country has had itsfair share of turmoil. After witnessing the Maoist uprising in the late 1990s, followed by the royalmassacre in 2001—two of the many signs of unrest—the 240-year-old monarchy was only abolishedin Nepal with the 2008 constituent assembly elections.

On one side were individuals with an insatiable thirst for power, while on the other were thosedemanding equitable representation of the people.

Nepal: From Monarchy to Republic delves into the journey of the Himalayan landlocked country, how it evolved from being under the reigns of the Shah Dynasty to its relatively new status as a democratic republic. Nepal still strives to maintain its internal stability while balancing its relationswith its two neighbours, China and India. This book offers a deep insight into Nepal’s tumultuouspast and its enduring challenges in the present day.

Publisher: Rupa Publications India

Author: Lok Raj Baral

Pages: 256

ISBN: 9789357025843

Publication Date: 09 October 2023