Ep: 522 | Prithvi Narayan Shah & Nepal Unification Explained | Hari Prasad Sodari | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

Prithvi Narayan Shah & Nepal Unification Explained | Hari Prasad Sodari. Hari Prasad Sodari, a renowned Nepali author and social media personality from Kathmandu, joins this in-depth podcast to discuss the life, vision, and legacy of Prithvi Narayan Shah, the founder of modern Nepal. This episode examines the unification journey of Nepal, the strategic brilliance behind the Gorkha Kingdom, and the historical significance of Divyopadesh in shaping Nepal’s national identity. The conversation delves deep into Nepal's history, including conflicts among writers, debates over Prithvi Narayan Shah’s good and bad decisions, and whether the capture of the Kathmandu Valley was a Gorkha victory or a national one. Hari Prasad Sodari explains how Prithvi Narayan Shah understood regional geopolitics involving India and China, when the idea of unification truly began, and how he emerged as the central figure in Nepal’s political history. This Nepali history podcast also reflects on lessons modern Nepal can learn from Prithvi Narayan Shah’s leadership, discipline, respect for elders, and long-term vision. Whether you are interested in Nepal unification, nationalism, or historical leadership, this episode offers valuable insights grounded in research and storytelling. GET CONNECTED WITH Hari Prasad Sodari: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hariprasad.sodari/