Kingdom of Nepal
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The Kingdom of Nepal was a Hindu kingdom in South Asia, formed in 1768 by the expansion of the Gorkha Kingdom, which lasted until 2008 when the kingdom became the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. It was also known as the Gorkha Empire, or... Wikipedia
Founded: September 25, 1768
Area: 56,956 mi²
Currency: Nepalese mohar; (1768–1932); Nepalese rupee; (1932–2008)
Status: Sovereign monarchy; British protectorate (1816–1923) (under indirect influence until 1947)
Capitaland largest city: Kathmandu; 27°42′N 85°19′E / 27.700°N 85.317°E
Today part of: Nepal; India; China; Bangladesh