Ep:588 | Nepal's Hidden History | Rani Pokhari, Rana Truth & Nepal Flag | Jagdish Jags Bhandari episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 1H 33M

Ep:588 | Nepal's Hidden History | Rani Pokhari, Rana Truth & Nepal Flag | Jagdish Jags Bhandari

from Sushant Pradhan Podcast · host Sushant Pradhan

In this fascinating episode, historical photo collector and photographer Jagdish "Jags" Bhandari shares decades of research, rare photographs, and overlooked stories that challenge popular narratives about Nepal's history. The conversation explores the real story behind Rani Pokhari, the history of Dharahara and the claim that there were once two Dharaharas, the importance of preserving Nepal's heritage, and how historical facts are often misunderstood or forgotten over time. Jagdish also discusses his extensive collection of historical Nepal photographs and explains how photography serves as a crucial tool for understanding history. We dive deep into the Rana Dynasty and examine whether the Rana rulers have been portrayed unfairly in Nepali history. Other topics include the story of the Kritipur Bell, Nepal's territorial history, discussions surrounding the Sugauli Treaty, Nepal-British relations, the history of Kathmandu's temples, the significance of the Shreepech, the truth about Nepal's national flag, and stories connected to Nepal's royal family. Whether you're interested in Nepal History, Nepal Heritage, Kathmandu History, Historical Nepal Photos, the Rana Dynasty Nepal, Nepal Flag History, Rani Pokhari History, Dharahara History, Nepal Kingdom History, Nepal Royal Family, Nepal Heritage Conservation, Nepal British Relations, Sugauli Treaty, Kathmandu Temples History, or Untold History of Nepal, this episode offers valuable insights and historical perspectives rarely discussed in mainstream conversations. GET CONNECTED WITH Jagdish Jags Bhandari: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jagdish_jags_/reels/?__d=dist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tasvirmanepal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jagdish.bhandari.357/# YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-O--FgyVo7VG8t7AoPNBA  

In this fascinating episode, historical photo collector and photographer Jagdish "Jags" Bhandari shares decades of research, rare photographs, and overlooked stories that challenge popular narratives about Nepal's history. The conversation explores the real story behind Rani Pokhari, the history of Dharahara and the claim that there were once two Dharaharas, the importance of preserving Nepal's heritage, and how historical facts are often misunderstood or forgotten over time. Jagdish also discusses his extensive collection of historical Nepal photographs and explains how photography serves as a crucial tool for understanding history. We dive deep into the Rana Dynasty and examine whether the Rana rulers have been portrayed unfairly in Nepali history. Other topics include the story of the Kritipur Bell, Nepal's territorial history, discussions surrounding the Sugauli Treaty, Nepal-British relations, the history of Kathmandu's temples, the significance of the Shreepech, the truth about Nepal's national flag, and stories connected to Nepal's royal family. Whether you're interested in Nepal History, Nepal Heritage, Kathmandu History, Historical Nepal Photos, the Rana Dynasty Nepal, Nepal Flag History, Rani Pokhari History, Dharahara History, Nepal Kingdom History, Nepal Royal Family, Nepal Heritage Conservation, Nepal British Relations, Sugauli Treaty, Kathmandu Temples History, or Untold History of Nepal, this episode offers valuable insights and historical perspectives rarely discussed in mainstream conversations. GET CONNECTED WITH Jagdish Jags Bhandari: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jagdish_jags_/reels/?__d=dist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tasvirmanepal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jagdish.bhandari.357/# YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-O--FgyVo7VG8t7AoPNBA

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