Martyrs of Nepal
Martyr (Nepali: शहिद; Shahid) in Nepal is a term for some one who is executed while making contributions for the welfare of the country or society. The term was originally used for individuals who died while opposing the Rana Regime which was in place in the Kingdom of Nepal from 1846 until 1951.
Lakhan Thapa is regarded as the first martyr of Nepal.[1]
List of martyrs
Rebelled against Juddha Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana:
- 4 Martyrs martyred in 1941 — represented in the Shahid Gate:
- Shukraraj Shastri
- Dharma Bhakta Mathema
- Dashrath Chand
- Ganga Lal Shrestha
- also
- Bhimdatta Panta
- Durgananda Jha
- Ratna Kumar Bantawa
- Yagya Bahadur Thapa
- Tanka Prasad Acharya was sentenced to death, but not executed because he was a Brahmin, and was often called a "living martyr".
Legacy
- Martyr's day is celebrated every year on Magh 16 (January 30). Martyr's week is Magh 10-16 (January 23–29).[2]
- Shahid Gate is a monument to the martyrs in Kathmandu. It is customary for Prime Ministers and other officials to visit the monument after taking oaths of office.
- Martyr's Memorial A-Division League is the top division of the All Nepal Football Association.
- Dashrath Stadium, Nepal's national stadium, is named after Dashrath Chand.
- Many streets and parks in the country are named after the martyrs.
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References
- "Bad blood". Nepali Times. Archived from the original on 2012-06-09. Retrieved 2015-03-02.
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