Singha Durbar is Kathmandu’s Lion Palace that was originally constructed during the Rana Dynasty. During its name, this was the largest palace in all of Nepal. The Rana Dynasty is not ancient at all, having ruled the Kingdom of Nepal from 1846 to 1953. The country began to earn international recognition as it opened its arms to international tourism in the 1950s. In a way, this dynasty is a transition period for the country as it was during this time that the monarchy was reduced to just a figurehead. It didn’t wield as much as power as it did during the past dynasties. Rana Dynasty proudly traces its roots to Bhimsen Thapa from 1775 to 1839 who is considered one of Nepal’s national heroes.
Kathmandu is Nepal’s capital city and official seat of power. The city has enjoyed this prominent position even centuries before Singha …