Tribhuwan Museum
Tribhuvan Museum located Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu Durbar
Square highlights the life of King Tribhuvan (1906-1955) who helped liberate
the country from the Rana regime in 1951 since the King Tribhuvan was a highly
respected and loved member of the Nepali community. The Tribhuvan Museum pays
tribute to this amazing leader and many Nepali’s come here to pay homage to the
memory of this noble king and to educate newer generations about his valiant
and brave life. King Tribhuvan is best remembered for his valiant efforts in
liberating the nation from the rule of the Rana prime ministers.
The King of Nepal, King Tribhuvan, was born in Kathmandu on
30 June 1906. He became king at the tender age of 5. Tribhuvan was officially
crowned in the year 1913, but the Royal Family did not rule Nepal. The Rana
family was in control of the country and they often made decisions that had a
negative impact of the country.
The Nepalese public
became increasingly unhappy with the Rana’s rule and they supported the return
of the country’s power to the monarch. By the 1930’s the King was of age to
rule Nepal. It was only due to the outbreak of World War II that the Rana’s
spared the kings’ life. They did this on the request of the British who wanted
Nepal backing them in the war. But after the war ended and Britain moved out of
India, the King and his family fled to India to escape the wrath of the
disposed Rana family. Through pressure from the public and from international
countries, the Rana’s were forced to admit defeat and conform to the kings’
dream of democracy. King Tribhuvan took charge of the country’s transition
until his untimely death due to illness in 1955.
The Tribhuvan Memorial Museum showcases the entire history
of the King’s life, his victories, his losses and the realization of his
dreams. An extremely rare collection of personal items and photographs of the
King and the entire Royal Family are on display in the Tribhuvan Memorial
Museum. Newspaper clippings telling the story of his final victory over the
Ranas and the spectacular paintings of King Tribhuvan and the kings that
followed are all exhibited here. The Tribhuvan Museum is a worthy tribute to
this great man, a King who won back his throne and freed the people of Nepal.
Timings:
From 10:30 am to 3 pm, except Tuesdays.
From 10:30 am to 2 pm, on Fridays
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