Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev
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Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev Net Worth

Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev was the ninth Shah dynasty emperor of Nepal, reigning from 1955 to 1972. He was a true patriot who believed in the mantra "May my country lives on even if I die" and was known as the "Builder of Nepal" for his numerous political reforms and construction of monuments, buildings, and the East-West Highway (Mahendra Highway). He was also instrumental in making Nepal a member of the United Nations and was honored with several awards such as Knight of the Order of the Elephant (Denmark), Royal Victorian Chain (U.K.) and Collar of the Order of the Chrysanthemum (Japan). He was succeeded by his son Birendra in 1975.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Former King of Nepal
Birth Day June 11, 1920
Birth Place Kathmandu, Nepal, Nepalese
Age 100 YEARS OLD
Died On 31 January 1972(1972-01-31) (aged 51)\nDialo Bangala, Bharatpur, Nepal
Birth Sign Cancer
Reign 13 March 1955 – 31 January 1972
Coronation 2 May 1956
Predecessor Tribhuvan
Successor Birendra
Spouse Crown Princess Indra Rajya Lakshmi Devi (m. 1940–1950, her death) Queen Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Devi (m. 1952–1972, his death)
Issue Princess Shanti Princess Sharada King Birendra King Gyanendra Princess Shobha Prince Dhirendra
Dynasty Shah dynasty
Father Tribhuvan of Nepal
Mother Kanti Rajya Lakshmi Devi
Religion Hindu

💰 Net worth

Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, the former king of Nepal, is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M in 2024. As a revered figure in Nepalese history, Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev ascended to the throne in 1955 and ruled the country until 1972. Despite having primarily ceremonial powers during his time as king, he played a significant role in shaping Nepal's political landscape. While his exact wealth may be subject to speculation, his contribution to Nepal's rich heritage and his lasting legacy as a beloved monarch cannot be overstated.

Biography/Timeline

1920

Mahendra was born 11 June 1920 to King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah of Nepal. Although Tribhuvan was nominally king since 1911. Mahendra was captive in Narayanhity Royal Palace, virtually a gilded cage. In 1940 he married Indra Rajya Lakshmi Devi, daughter of General Hari Shamsher Rana. They had three sons, Birendra, Gyanendra, Dhirendra and three daughters Shanti, Sharada, and Shobha. Crown Princess Indra died in 1950. In 1952, Mahendra married Indra's younger sister, Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Devi. This marriage produced no children. Meanwhile, popular discontent and the British withdrawal from India in 1947 had made Rana rule increasingly untenable. In 1950 the political situation had deteriorated so far that the personal safety of the royals was in doubt. Tribhuvan and most of his family escaped to India. Open revolt ensued and by the end of the year the Ranas agreed to a coalition government under Tribhuvan in which they shared power equally with the Nepali Congress Party. By the end of the year the Ranas were maneuvered out and Nepal's first experiment with democratic government under constitutional monarchy was underway. Tribhuvan's health was poor and he died in 1955.

1956

Mahendra succeeded Tribhuvan as King of Nepal. He was crowned on 2 May 1956.

1960

King Mahendra was appointed as a British Field Marshal in 1960.

1961

The Panchayat System was formulated by King Mahendra after overthrowing the first democratically elected government and dissolving the parliament in 1960. On 26 December 1961, King Mahendra appointed a council of 5 ministers to help run the administration. Several weeks later, political parties were declared illegal. At first, the Nepali Congress leadership propounded a non-violent struggle against the new order and formed alliances with several political parties, including the Gorkha Parishad and the United Democratic Party. Early in 1961, however, the king had set up a committee of 4 officials from the Central Secretariat to recommend changes in the constitution that would abolish political parties and substitute a "National Guidance" system based on local panchayat led directly by the king.

1967

King Mahendra and the Queen Ratna were greeted by the then President of USA, Lyndon B Johnson and Mrs. Johnson in Washington DC in 1967. The royal couple of Nepal was greeted with the 'guard of honor'.

1972

Mahendra suffered a heart attack while hunting in Chitwan with Tiger Tops Hotel proprietor John Coapman, also associated with the CIA at the time, who reported in 1977 that Mahendra died in his arms after eating dinner "on shikar" and died 31 January 1972 in Bharatpur.

1975

His son Birendra assumed the throne on 24 February 1975 but perished in the Nepalese royal massacre on 1 June 2001.

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