Narsingh Gurung
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Narsingh Gurung (Nepali: नरसिंह गुरुङ) was Nepalese Kaji under King Rana Bahadur Shah.[1][2] He is best known for his mission to Imperial China.[3][4]
Narsingh Gurung | |
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नरसिंह गुरुङ | |
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| Born | Syangja, Nepal |
| Died | April 1806 Kathmandu Durbar Square |
In 1789, Gurung was sent to China to discuss the terms of the Treaty of Betrawati (Sino-Nepalese War).[5]
In 1795, Gurung was awarded red Tog (crown) of the second rank and plume of peacock feathers by the Chinese emperor.[6]
Gurung was killed in the Bhandarkhal massacre in April 1806 which was led by future Mukhtiyar (equivalent to prime minister) Bhimsen Thapa.[7][8]
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