Victory Over Nuwakot by Prithivi Narayan Shah

After tackling all the problems, hindering the way to his success of the unification campaign, king Prithivi Narayan Shah got himself engaged in his plan for the second attempt to attack Nuwakot. All the preparation to go ahead with the plan was almost complete. There were plenty of arms, brought from Banaras and the army soldiers were trained. Moreover, Prithivi Narayan Shah got the support from Ranjit Malla, the king of Bhaktapur, whom he had enticed to have in return the territories of Sankhu, Changu, Dolakha, Naldum and Mahadev Pokhari, etc.He had also developed good relation with Lamjung a long-time enemy. In order to have good relation with the western states before moving to the east, he sent messangers to Lamgung, Kaski, Tanahun, etc.

Then Prithivi Narayan Shan took 1000 soldiers to Nuwakot disguised as farmers. The force was divided into three groups led by Mohoddamkirti Shah, Kalu Pandey and Prithivi Narayan Shah himself. on 15 Aswin 1801 BS (26 sep 1744) Nuwakot was attacked from two sides-from Dharampani and Gerkhukhola and easily captured. Nuwakot was under the care of Jayanta Rana whom Jay Prakash malla had appointed the chief of the place, Jayanta Rana was at Kathmandu at the time of attack by the Gorkhalese soldiers. he was stabbed to death in the battle by 12-year old Dalmardan Shah, a brother of Prithivi Narayan Shah. Some times after the victory won over Nuwakot, the Gorkhalese soldiers took over territory of Belkot as well.

     At Belkot, Jayanta Rana was traced our and killed inhumanly. Actually he was peeled alive. Before attacking Nuwakot, Prithivi Narayan Shah had asked him to join the Gorkhalese side. In reply, he said, "Of course, I am yours, but I am obliged to Jaya Prakash Malla".

    Victory over Nuwakot was long -awaited. It was the main western gateway of Kathmandu valley. The trade route of the valley passed through Nuwakot. It could be appropriate site for collecting information about the valley. Gorkhalese obtained fertile land fro cultivating fruits,food grains and green vegetables. They were benefited by obtaining a land situated at higher altitude suitable for having forts on it. More-ever they were ever encouraged for further victories.