Episode 3 of 6
Capture of Bhadgaon and Investment of Patan
- When
- 1767
- Where
- Bhadgaon and Patan
Shah took possession of Bhadgaon and next invested Patan in 1767, tightening his grip around the Nepal valley.
In 1767 Shah took possession of Bhadgaon and next invested Patan. The rapid expansion of Gorkha dominions around the Nepal valley placed Jaya Prakash Malla, the Chief of Kathmandu, in a state of absolute siege, while chronic dissensions among the Malla rulers eased the conquest.
Sources
- Prithvi Narayan Shah Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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