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Rana palaces of Nepal
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The Rana palaces of Nepal were built by the Rana dynasty rulers of Nepal as both private and government buildings. The Rana rule lasted for 104 years, and during that time a number of grand royal residences were built, especially by the Prime Minister, his immediate family, and other high-ranking dignitaries.
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After the overthrow of the Rana Dynasty, some palaces were converted into government buildings. Others were demolished by their owners and rebuilt into libraries, museums, hotels, and heritage complexes.[1] Most palaces still in private ownership have been destroyed or lie in ruins. Most government-owned palaces have been maintained and restored.
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Foreign-trained Newar architects designed most of the palaces.[1]
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Earthquake of 2015
The earthquake of 2015 resulted in the destruction of many remaining palaces, particularly those built of mud-mortar brick and lime plaster.
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