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Gorkha Kingdom
The Gorkha Kingdom was an independent hill kingdom in the central Himalayas founded in 1559 by Dravya Shah. It was one of the Chaubisi kingdoms that emerged after the Khasa-Malla Empire broke up. Under Prithvi Narayan Shah it expanded rapidly and became the Kingdom of Nepal.
Key facts
| Dates | 1559 – 1768 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | South Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Gorkha |
| Founder | Dravya Shah |
| Religion(s) | Hinduism |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.