HISTORICAL TERRITORY
Kumaon
Overrun by Gorkha's forces in under two months in early 1790, ending the Chand dynasty's centuries-old rule — administered directly from Kathmandu until the 1816 Sugauli Treaty forced its return.
WHO RULEDKingdom of Nepal (Shah dynasty)Direct rule · since 1790 CE
REIGNINGRana Bahadur Shah1777 CE–1799 CERuled through a turbulent regency and later abdicated in favor of his infant son, continuing to wield power from behind the throne until his assassination.