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The expansion of the Gokar Kingdom: How did Prince Draviya Shah rewrite history?
The Gokar Kingdom, also known as the Gokar Union or the Gokar Empire, is a kingdom located at the junction of the Himalayas and the Indian subcontinent. Beginning in 1743, the kingdom launched a campaign of military expansion that culminated in the formation of today's Nepal.
The territory of the Gokar Kingdom extends to the Marchandi River in the west, bordering the Ramzong Kingdom, and to the Trishuli River in the east, bordering the Nepal Mandala.
Origin and History
The establishment of the Kingdom of Gokar can be traced back to 1559, when it was founded by Prince Draviya Shah. He was the second son of Ram Dzong king Yaso Brahma Shah, replacing the previous Magar king Mansing Khadka Magar who ruled the region. The name of the Gokar Kingdom is derived from the ancient name "Gorkha", which refers to the place associated with the ancient sage Goraknath.
Dravya Shah's campaign enabled him to successfully capture the historical city of Gokar from Magar, thus formally establishing the Gokar Kingdom.
Expansion of Gokar Kingdom
Beginning in 1736, the Kingdom of Gokar underwent a series of military expansions, started by King Nala Bhupal Shah and continued by his son Prithvi Narayan Shah and grandson Baha Conducted by Dur Shah. These conquests expanded the territory of the Gokar Kingdom and eventually led to the conquest of the wealth-rich Nepal Mandala and its surrounding areas.
Between 1768 and 1769, the Gokar Kingdom successfully conquered three new cities - Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Cambridge, and moved its capital to Kathmandu.
The rise and fall of the Gokar Kingdom
With the rapid expansion of the kingdom, the conflicts between Goka and the outside world have also escalated. The Gokar Kingdom began to invade Tibet in 1788, causing conflict with China. In 1791, another attack on Tibet and an attack on the Samepu Monastery prompted the Qing Dynasty to intervene, resulting in a confrontation with the Chinese army. However, after several wars and treaties, the Kingdom of Gokar was finally forced to return many of its occupied territories in the Treaty of Sugali with the British East India Company in 1816.
The influence of Gokar Kingdom on Nepal
As time went by, Gokha remained nominally in existence until the early 20th century. With the widespread use of the name "Nepal", the name Gokha gradually faded away. Gokar's regime ended when Nepal became a republic in 2008, after nine centuries of rule.
Goka's descendants not only left a profound impact on history, but still play an important role in local culture and politics today.
Conclusion
The history of the Gokar Kingdom is filled with wars and conquests, and its legacy can still be found in the politics and culture of modern Nepal. As the main ruler of Gokar, Draviya Shah's achievements undoubtedly rewrote the history of that time. However, is history destined to repeat itself?
