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(Created page with "== History of the Shah Dynasty == The Shah dynasty, also known as the Shahs of Nepal, was the ruling dynasty of the Kingdom of Nepal from 1768 to 2008. This dynasty was founded by Prithvi Narayan Shah, who unified the small principalities of the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding regions into a single nation-state. The Shah dynasty's rule ended with the establishment of a federal democratic republic in 2008. === Founding and Early Expansion === Prithvi Narayan Shah,...") |
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The administrative structure of the Shah dynasty was hierarchical, with the king at the apex, followed by regional governors and local chieftains. The legal system was based on traditional Hindu law, with modifications to accommodate local customs and practices. | The administrative structure of the Shah dynasty was hierarchical, with the king at the apex, followed by regional governors and local chieftains. The legal system was based on traditional Hindu law, with modifications to accommodate local customs and practices. | ||
[[Image:Detail-79671.jpg|thumb|center|The royal palace of the Shah dynasty in Kathmandu, Nepal.]] | |||
=== Relations with Neighboring States === | === Relations with Neighboring States === | ||