THAPA, AMAR SINGH

 This brave son of Nepal is as amar (Immortal) as his name suggests for his farsightedness, statesmanship and bravery. He displayed his courage and wisdom in many occasions and battles, the most remarkable of them being during Nepal-British war of 1814-1816 A.D. Though he had suggested earlier that the war with British India was not in favour of Nepal’s interest, yet the war broke out. As a result Nepal suffered a heavy loss in it. However, he fought so bravely even to the astonishment of the enemies that the English Troops had to retreat several times. General Octorloney of British army was all appreciation for his superhuman courage. In spite of all that and the diplomatic moves of Amar Singh Thapa to solicit help from Ranjit Singh of a free state of India, Nepal was defeated at various points. As a result, Sugouli treaty had to be signed by which Nepal lost a vast area form its territory cutting it into the present size of the country. Amar Singh could not admit it at heart and, therefore, went towards snowy resort of Gosainthan mountain from where he never reported back.