The Kala Pandes were a family of Nepalese courtiers and military leaders who opposed Bhimsen Thapa's rise to power in the early 19th century. The Pandes were the descendants of a Nepalese military commander named Kalu Pande, who had served in the Nepalese army during the 18th century.
The Enigmatic Legacy of Bhimsen Thapa: A Journey into Nepalese History