History Of Nepal

 The geographical diversity of Nepal is remarkable for such a small area.  From the hot plains of the Terai to the cold Himalayan ranges are located here.  Eight of the world's 14 highest snow ranges are in Nepal, including one of the world's highest peaks, Everest (on the Nepal-China border).  The capital and largest city of Nepal is Kathmandu.  There are also cities named Lalitpur (Patan), Bhaktapur, Madhyapur and Kirtipur within the Kathmandu valley. Other major cities are Pokhara, Viratnagar, Dharan, Bharatpur, Birganj, Mahendranagar, Butwal, Hetouda, Bhairawa, Janakpur, Nepalganj, Birendranagar, Mahendranagar etc.

Nepal is one of the world independent Country. Nepal is tourism area many more area have  people are coming one year many more then 1M of the every year. 

 -Religion: The majority of Nepalese people practice Hinduism, followed by Buddhism. These religions have a significant impact on the cultural practices, festivals, and social norms of the country.

- Festivals: Nepal is known for its vibrant and colorful festivals that are celebrated throughout the year. Some of the prominent festivals include Dashain, Tihar, Holi, Bisket Jatra, and Teej. These festivities involve various religious rituals, music, dance, and feasting.

-Cuisine: Nepali cuisine is diverse, with influences from neighboring countries like India, Tibet, and China. Dal Bhat (lentil soup with rice), momo (dumplings), and gundruk (fermented leafy greens) are popular dishes. Spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili are commonly used in Nepali cooking.

The present-day Nepalese territory is a part of the Kingdom of Nepal organized in the eighteenth century by King Prithvi Narayan Shah of Gorkha dynasty.  In the treaties with the British, Nepal at that time (in 1814) had to give one-third of the Nepalese territory to British India, which today has been merged into the Indian state of West Bengal.  The democratic movements that began in the twentieth century came to a halt several times when the monarchy gave more rights to the people and their representatives.  The movement finally ended in 2008 with the election of Maoist leader Prachanda K as the Prime Minister.  But Prachanda had to resign after the differences with the President over the expulsion of the army chief and the withdrawal of support from the government after the airing of video footage of the appointment of Maoists in the army on TV.  It is significant that before the Maoists came to power in 2006, the King's powers were severely limited. 

Scholars have different opinions regarding the etymology of the word 'Nepal'.  There is no concrete evidence about the origin of the word "Nepal", but according to a popular belief, the word is a combination of 'ne' sage and pal (cave).  It is believed that at one time Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, was the place of penance of sage 'Ne'.  It is said that this plot got its name Nepal because it was cultivated by 'Ne' Muni.  In Tibetan language, 'ne' means 'middle' and 'pa' means 'country'.  Tibetan people call 'Nepal' as 'Nepa'.  Based on the similarity between the words 'Nepal' and 'Newar', Dr. Grierson and Young speculated that both are derived from the same root word.  Turner has accepted both the status of Nepal, Newar, or Newar, Nepal.  The word 'Nepal' was first used by Kautilya in his Arthasastra.  At that time the Magadhi language that was prevalent in Bihar did not have the pronunciation of 'r'.  In the inscriptions of Emperor Ashoka, the word 'laja' is used instead of 'raja'.  Therefore, Nepar, Nebar, Newar will be developed in Nepal.