In what year did Gyanendra's second reign begin?
1997
2001
2005
2008
Answer
Gyanendra's second reign began in 2001. Gyanendra ascended to the throne on 21 June 2001 after his brother Birendra and the entire royal family were killed in a massacre. Gyanendra's reign was marked by political instability and economic decline. In 2006, a popular uprising forced Gyanendra to relinquish his absolute powers and restore the parliament. In 2008, Nepal became a republic.
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