Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana
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Sri Teen
Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, (8 July 1863-26 November 1929), was the fifth Prime Minister of Nepal from the Rana dynasty
. He served in this capacity from 27 June 1901, following the deposition of his brother Deva Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana
, to his death in 1929. He received the title of Tung-ling-ping-ma-kuo-kang-wang, as had all of his predecessors, from the Qing Dynasty
in 1902. He received George V
in 1911, and the Prince of Wales
(the future Edward VIII) in 1921, respectively. He abolished sati
in 1920 and slavery
from 1924–1926, also signing the Anglo-Nepalese Treaty of Friendship in 1923, which recognised the independence of Nepal
. However, he was a domineering figure who mercilessly controlled the King of Nepal, Tribhuvan, once going so far as to hold a loaded pistol to his head.
He was one of the three nephews who murdered Sri Teen Maharaja Ranodip Singh
for the hereditary throne of Prime Minister.
For much of his life he was sick with tuberculosis and followed a strict diet regiment of rice and black lentils (kalo daal)exclusively.
He was succeeded in turn by his brothers Maharaja
Sri Teen
Bhim Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (1929–1932), and Maharaja
Sri Teen
Juddha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (1932–1945).
Maharaja
Mahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
Sri Teen
Sri
Sri , also transliterated as Shri or Shree or shre is a word of Sanskrit origin, used in the Indian subcontinent as polite form of address equivalent to the English "Mr." in written and spoken language, or as a title of veneration for deities .-Etymology:Sri has the root meaning of radiance, or...
Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, (8 July 1863-26 November 1929), was the fifth Prime Minister of Nepal from the Rana dynasty
Rana dynasty
The Rana dynasty ruled the Kingdom of Nepal from 1846 until 1953, reducing the Shah monarch to a figurehead and making Prime Minister and other government positions hereditary...
. He served in this capacity from 27 June 1901, following the deposition of his brother Deva Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana
Deva Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana
Teen Maharaja, Dev Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana was Prime Minister of Nepal for only 144 days in 1901.-Family and early life:...
, to his death in 1929. He received the title of Tung-ling-ping-ma-kuo-kang-wang, as had all of his predecessors, from the Qing Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
in 1902. He received George V
George V of the United Kingdom
George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 through the First World War until his death in 1936....
in 1911, and the Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales is a title traditionally granted to the heir apparent to the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the 15 other independent Commonwealth realms...
(the future Edward VIII) in 1921, respectively. He abolished sati
Sati (practice)
For other uses, see Sati .Satī was a religious funeral practice among some Indian communities in which a recently widowed woman either voluntarily or by use of force and coercion would have immolated herself on her husband’s funeral pyre...
in 1920 and slavery
Slavery
Slavery is a system under which people are treated as property to be bought and sold, and are forced to work. Slaves can be held against their will from the time of their capture, purchase or birth, and deprived of the right to leave, to refuse to work, or to demand compensation...
from 1924–1926, also signing the Anglo-Nepalese Treaty of Friendship in 1923, which recognised the independence of Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
. However, he was a domineering figure who mercilessly controlled the King of Nepal, Tribhuvan, once going so far as to hold a loaded pistol to his head.
He was one of the three nephews who murdered Sri Teen Maharaja Ranodip Singh
Renaudip Singh Bahadur
Maharaja Sir Renaudip Singh Bahadur also spelt Ranodip or Ranadip, KCSI, Kaiser-i-Hind , was the second Prime Minister of Nepal from the Rana dynasty....
for the hereditary throne of Prime Minister.
For much of his life he was sick with tuberculosis and followed a strict diet regiment of rice and black lentils (kalo daal)exclusively.
He was succeeded in turn by his brothers Maharaja
Maharaja
Mahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
Sri Teen
Sri
Sri , also transliterated as Shri or Shree or shre is a word of Sanskrit origin, used in the Indian subcontinent as polite form of address equivalent to the English "Mr." in written and spoken language, or as a title of veneration for deities .-Etymology:Sri has the root meaning of radiance, or...
Bhim Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (1929–1932), and Maharaja
Maharaja
Mahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
Sri Teen
Sri
Sri , also transliterated as Shri or Shree or shre is a word of Sanskrit origin, used in the Indian subcontinent as polite form of address equivalent to the English "Mr." in written and spoken language, or as a title of veneration for deities .-Etymology:Sri has the root meaning of radiance, or...
Juddha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (1932–1945).
Children
- 1. Khagaraja Divyeshwari Rajya Lakshmi (1880-19?)
- 2. Field-Marshal Mohan ShamsherMohan Shamsher Jang Bahadur RanaField-Marshal Mohan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, GCB, GCIE, GBE was the prime minister and foreign minister of Nepal from 30 April 1948 until 12 November 1951....
, GCB, GCIE, GBE, (23 December 1885-6 January 1967) who succeeded to the title of the 9th Rana Prime Minister of Nepal. - 3. Commanding-General HH Baber Shamsher Jang Bahadur RanaBaber Shamsher Jang Bahadur RanaCommanding-General Sir Baber Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, GCVO, GBE, KCSI, KCIE was the last Minister of Defense of Nepal from the Rana dynasty...
, GCVO, GBE, KCSI, KCIE (27 January 1888-12 May 1960), desc. - 4. Field-Marshal HH Kaiser Shamsher Jang Bahadur RanaKaiser Shamsher Jang Bahadur RanaField Marshal H.H Sir Kaiser Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, GBE was a field marshal in the Royal Nepalese Army. He was the third son of H.H Maharaja Sir Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, GCB, GCSI, GCMG, GCVO, Kaiser-i-Hind, the fifth Prime Minister of Nepal of the Rana dynasty; and the younger...
, GBE (8 January 1892-7 June 1964), desc. - 5. Commanding-General HH Singha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, KBE (23 December 1893-19?), desc.
- 6. Commanding-General Krishna Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, KCSI, KBE (28 February 1900-19 May 1977), desc.
- 7. Major-General Vishnu Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (13 November 1906-4 February 1946). Exiled, died in the Bahamas having had one son.
- 8. General Shankar Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, GBE (1909-4 June 1976), desc.
- 9. Lieutenant-General Madan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (1909–1955), desc.
- 10.Khagaraja Divyeshwari Rajya Lakshmi (1918–1999), desc.
Titles
- 1863-1877: His ExcellencyExcellencyExcellency is an honorific style given to certain members of an organization or state.Usually, people styled "Excellency" are heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, certain ecclesiastics, royalty, aristocracy, and military, and others holding equivalent rank .It is...
Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana - 1877-1878: His Excellency Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Kaiser-i-HindKaiser-i-HindThe Kaisar-i-Hind was a medal awarded by the British monarch between 1900 and 1947, to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj....
- 1878-1882: Lieutenant-Colonel His Excellency Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Kaiser-i-HindKaiser-i-HindThe Kaisar-i-Hind was a medal awarded by the British monarch between 1900 and 1947, to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj....
- 1882-1885: Major-General His Excellency Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Kaiser-i-HindKaiser-i-HindThe Kaisar-i-Hind was a medal awarded by the British monarch between 1900 and 1947, to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj....
- 1885-1901: Commanding-GeneralGeneralA general officer is an officer of high military rank, usually in the army, and in some nations, the air force. The term is widely used by many nations of the world, and when a country uses a different term, there is an equivalent title given....
His Excellency Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Kaiser-i-HindKaiser-i-HindThe Kaisar-i-Hind was a medal awarded by the British monarch between 1900 and 1947, to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj.... - 1901-1905: Commanding-General His Excellency Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha SriSriSri , also transliterated as Shri or Shree or shre is a word of Sanskrit origin, used in the Indian subcontinent as polite form of address equivalent to the English "Mr." in written and spoken language, or as a title of veneration for deities .-Etymology:Sri has the root meaning of radiance, or...
Teen MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
of Lamjung and Kaski, Kaiser-i-HindKaiser-i-HindThe Kaisar-i-Hind was a medal awarded by the British monarch between 1900 and 1947, to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj.... - 1 January-10 June 1905: Commanding-General His Excellency Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha SriSriSri , also transliterated as Shri or Shree or shre is a word of Sanskrit origin, used in the Indian subcontinent as polite form of address equivalent to the English "Mr." in written and spoken language, or as a title of veneration for deities .-Etymology:Sri has the root meaning of radiance, or...
Teen MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
of Lamjung and Kaski, GCSI, Kaiser-i-HindKaiser-i-HindThe Kaisar-i-Hind was a medal awarded by the British monarch between 1900 and 1947, to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj.... - 10 June 1905-1911: Commanding-General His Excellency Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha SriSriSri , also transliterated as Shri or Shree or shre is a word of Sanskrit origin, used in the Indian subcontinent as polite form of address equivalent to the English "Mr." in written and spoken language, or as a title of veneration for deities .-Etymology:Sri has the root meaning of radiance, or...
Teen MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
of Lamjung and Kaski, GCB, GCSI, Kaiser-i-HindKaiser-i-HindThe Kaisar-i-Hind was a medal awarded by the British monarch between 1900 and 1947, to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj.... - 1911-1919: Commanding-General His Excellency Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha SriSriSri , also transliterated as Shri or Shree or shre is a word of Sanskrit origin, used in the Indian subcontinent as polite form of address equivalent to the English "Mr." in written and spoken language, or as a title of veneration for deities .-Etymology:Sri has the root meaning of radiance, or...
Teen MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
of Lamjung and Kaski, GCB, GCSI, GCVO, Kaiser-i-HindKaiser-i-HindThe Kaisar-i-Hind was a medal awarded by the British monarch between 1900 and 1947, to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj....
, FRGS - 1919-1920: Commanding-General His Excellency Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha SriSriSri , also transliterated as Shri or Shree or shre is a word of Sanskrit origin, used in the Indian subcontinent as polite form of address equivalent to the English "Mr." in written and spoken language, or as a title of veneration for deities .-Etymology:Sri has the root meaning of radiance, or...
Teen MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
of Lamjung and Kaski, GCB, GCSI, GCMG, GCVO, Kaiser-i-HindKaiser-i-HindThe Kaisar-i-Hind was a medal awarded by the British monarch between 1900 and 1947, to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj....
, FRGS - 1920-1926: Commanding-General His Highness Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha SriSriSri , also transliterated as Shri or Shree or shre is a word of Sanskrit origin, used in the Indian subcontinent as polite form of address equivalent to the English "Mr." in written and spoken language, or as a title of veneration for deities .-Etymology:Sri has the root meaning of radiance, or...
Teen MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
of Lamjung and Kaski, GCB, GCSI, GCMG, GCVO, Kaiser-i-HindKaiser-i-HindThe Kaisar-i-Hind was a medal awarded by the British monarch between 1900 and 1947, to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj....
, FRGS - 1926-1929: Field MarshalField MarshalField Marshal is a military rank. Traditionally, it is the highest military rank in an army.-Etymology:The origin of the rank of field marshal dates to the early Middle Ages, originally meaning the keeper of the king's horses , from the time of the early Frankish kings.-Usage and hierarchical...
His Highness Svasti Sri Madati Prachandra Bhujadandyetyadi Ati-Projjwala-Nepal-Taradisha SriSriSri , also transliterated as Shri or Shree or shre is a word of Sanskrit origin, used in the Indian subcontinent as polite form of address equivalent to the English "Mr." in written and spoken language, or as a title of veneration for deities .-Etymology:Sri has the root meaning of radiance, or...
Teen MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
of Lamjung and Kaski, GCB, GCSI, GCMG, GCVO, Kaiser-i-HindKaiser-i-HindThe Kaisar-i-Hind was a medal awarded by the British monarch between 1900 and 1947, to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj....
, FRGS
Honours
- Kaiser-i-HindKaiser-i-HindThe Kaisar-i-Hind was a medal awarded by the British monarch between 1900 and 1947, to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj....
Medal-1877 - Delhi Durbar Medal-1902
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB)-1905
- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India (GCSI)-1905
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO)-1911
- Delhi Durbar Medal-1911
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG)-1919
- Grand Cross of the Legion d'HonneurLégion d'honneurThe Legion of Honour, or in full the National Order of the Legion of Honour is a French order established by Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul of the Consulat which succeeded to the First Republic, on 19 May 1802...
of FranceFrench Third RepublicThe French Third Republic was the republican government of France from 1870, when the Second French Empire collapsed due to the French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, to 1940, when France was overrun by Nazi Germany during World War II, resulting in the German and Italian occupations of France...
-1929 (Grand Officer-1925)