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Kingdom of Dhurkot

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Kingdom of Dhurkot
Nepali: धुर्कोट
GovernmentMonarchy
Historical eraChaubisi Rajyas
Succeeded by
Kingdom of Nepal
Today part ofNepal

The Kingdom of Dhurkot (Nepali: धुर्कोट राज्य) was a petty kingdom in the confederation of 24 states known as Chaubisi Rajya.[1] The Kingdom of Palpa supported Bahadur Shah of Nepal who annexed Dhurkot and in return, Palpa kings were given various item including 101 elephants, 1,001 horses, and money.[2]

References

  1. ^ Hamilton, Francis Buchanan (18 July 2020). The Kingdom of Nepal. BoD – Books on Demand. p. 157. ISBN 978-3-7523-2238-5.
  2. ^ Michael, Bernardo A. (1 October 2014). Statemaking and Territory in South Asia: Lessons from the Anglo–Gorkha War (1814–1816). Anthem Press. p. 58. ISBN 978-1-78308-322-0.