Bhawani Singh Khatri
Sardar Bhawani Singh Khatri | |
|---|---|
| सरदार भवानी सिंह खत्री | |
| Governor of Nepal | |
| Monarch | King Rajendra Bikram Shah |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1846 AD |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Nepal |
Bhawani Singh Khatri was the governor (or sardar) of the kingdom of Nepal in the 19th century under King Rajendra Bikram Shah. [1] He was a close associate of King Rajendra, and was described as his favorite and the most trusted military officer.[2]
Later life
Next morning of the massacre of Kot Parva after which Jang Bahadur Rana became the commander-in-chief of Nepal, reportedly on the order of Queen Rajya Lakshmi Devi, he had a meeting with king Rajendra. After listening to Jung Bahadur, the frustrated king met Queen Rajya and declared that he would depart for Varanasi, India. The king walked out to Tudikhel and was accompanied by Sardar Bhawani Singh Khatri throughout the day.[2] One of Jung Bahadur's brothers persuaded the king to return to the palace, and allegedly on the Queen's order, Bhawani Singh was beheaded that night and the head was sent to the Queen.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 John Whelpton. 1987. Nepali Politics and the Rise of Jang Bahadur Rana, 1830-1857. Page 276. University of London. Available at: https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00028837
- 1 2 3 "Turmoil And Power Shift In Gorkha Kingdom". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2026-08-23.