Ranabir Singh Thapa

Ranabir Singh Thapa also spelled Ranbir, Ranavir or Ranvir also known by the late ascetic name Swami Abhayananda was a Nepalese army general, prominent politician and minister of state. In 1837, he became acting Mukhtiyar (equivalent to Prime Minister) of Nepal for a brief period. He was a prominent member of Thapa dynasty. He later turned ascetic and was known by the Sanyasi name Swami Abhayananda.

Early life

Ranabir Singh was born as the youngest son of Sanukaji Amar Singh Thapa and Satyarupa Maya. He was the brother of Mukhtiyar Bhimsen Thapa.

Life as politician and military officer

He was the Commander of the Makwanpur-Hariharpur axis during Anglo-Nepalese war. In 1871 BS (1814 AD) he was deputed to Makwanpur to command the troops. He was leading 4000 soldiers against Major General Marley and Major General Woods. They were lured to major killing area by Ranabir Singh but Major-General Woods did not advance from Bara Gadhi.

He was appointed chief member at the Royal Palace to keep observation on the King and Queen. Mayana kenakava tala he jagat Hana thathim jyagu janma kaye daimakhu re

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