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Royal Massacre — End of the Shah Dynasty Line
राजदरबार हत्याकाण्ड
2001June
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Crown Prince Dipendra shoots and kills King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya, and seven other members of the royal family during a gathering at Narayanhity Palace. Dipendra, critically wounded, becomes king for three days before dying. Gyanendra ascends the throne.
युवराज दीपेन्द्रले नारायणहिटी दरबारमा राजा वीरेन्द्र, रानी ऐश्वर्य लगायत राजपरिवारका ९ सदस्यको हत्या गरे।
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verified
Editorial status
draft
Fact sensitivity
Level 1 of 5
Last updated
28 May 2026
