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Dravya Shah

d. 1570

First Shah King of Gorkha Kingdom

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About Dravya Shah

Dravya Shah (; 1559–1570) was the first King of the Gorkha Kingdom in Nepal. He was the father of Purna Shah, king of Gorkha.

Dravya Shah's accomplices were Bhagirath Panta, Ganesh Pandey, Keshav Bohara, Narayan Aryal, Sarveshwar Khanal, and Ganganam Rana Magar all of whom belonged to Gorkha and knew all areas, ins and outs of the region. Narayan Arjyal was Drabya's Guru spiritual tutor. Keshav Bohara had been provided the responsibility to regulate Lands and Land Revenue. Ganesh Pandey and Bhagirath Panta were minister and commander-in-chief, respectively. Sarveshwar Khanal was the royal pandit.

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Important facts

Born
Nepal
Died
1570, Gorkha

Family & relationships

Child
Purna Shah
Parent
Yasho Brahma Shah

Frequently asked questions

Who was Dravya Shah?

First Shah King of Gorkha Kingdom

When was Dravya Shah born?

Dravya Shah was born in Nepal.

When did Dravya Shah die?

Dravya Shah died in 1570 in Gorkha.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dravya Shah

· Wikidata: Q20107430

· DBpedia: Dravya Shah

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