What led to the downfall of Thapa
The death of Queen Tripurasundari
The Anglo-Nepalese War
His exile
Loss of military power
Answer
Thapa was the regent to King Rajendra Bikram Shah. He fell from power when Queen Tripurasundari, the king's mother, died in 1832. The queen had been a powerful supporter of Thapa and her death left him vulnerable to his enemies. In the same year, Thapa was arrested and imprisoned. He was later executed.
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