Kingdom of Butwal

The Kingdom of Butwal (Nepali: बुटवल राज्य) was a petty kingdom in the confederation of 24 states known as Chaubisi Rajya.[1] Butwal was part of Kingdom of Palpa, it became independent, however, it was later merged back in 1710 after the first King Binayak Sen's grandson had no children.[1] In 1804, Butwal was annexed by the Gorkhas.[2]

Kingdom of Butwal

Nepali: बुटवल
GovernmentMonarchy
Historical eraChaubisi Rajyas
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Kingdom of Palpa
Kingdom of Nepal
Today part ofNepal

References

  1. Kasajū, Vinaya Kumāra (1988). Palpa, as You Like it. Kumar Press. p. 10.
  2. Hasrat, Bikrama Jit (1970). History of Nepal as Told by Its Own and Contemporary Chroniclers. local stockists: V.V. Research Institute Book Agency. p. 218.
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