Achievements of the Rana Period

Things to remember

• The Rana rulers were not only the dictators but also the agents of reformation.
• In 1910 BS, Jung Bahadur had the first law of the land, called ‘Muluki Ain’, published in the name of King Surendra Bikram .
• Bir Shamsher divided the country's territory into 35 units, called tahasils for their smooth and strong administration.
• Bhim Shumsher restricted capital punishment except for rebellion.
• Juddha Shumsher introduced the system of pension payment to the civil servants and opened office for keeping the records of people’s births and deaths.
• Padma Shamsher introduced a new constitution to the people and Mohan Shamsher signed the Delhi Compromise in 2007 BS.
• The first big irrigational canal was Chanda Nahar constructed during the time of Chandra Shumsher.
• Bhim Shumsher encouraged cotton cultivation and reduce custom of the imports of cotton and salt.
• The first electricity generation power house with a capacity of 500 Kw was constructed at Pharping.