Dipesh Shrestha,  Sudurpashchim occupies a distinctive place in Nepal’s history, shaped over centuries by two major ruling lineages that forged regional authority and cultural identity. Nagaraj (also known as Nag Malla), the founder of the Doti Kingdom, and the Suryavanshi kings of Bajhang stand out as central figures in the political and cultural evolution of the region.

Nagaraj (Nag Malla) entered Sudurpashchim around the 13th century and laid the foundations of the Doti Kingdom. He was not merely a ruler... [Read more]