Nepal
From Left Space
Nepal नेपाल is the other, much smaller majority Hindu country in South Asia. Located in the Himalyas, Nepal is bordered by India, China/Tibet and Sikkim.
Kathmandu is the capital and largest city. Other main cities include Dharan, Thimi, Pokhara, Biratnagar, Lalitpur (Patan), Bhaktapur.
[edit] Royal Massacre?
A massacre of the royal palace occurred on June 1, 2001. The Heir Apparent, Dipendra, is believed to have gone postal in response to his parents' rejection of his choice of wife. King Birendra, his wife and several others died in a hail of gunfire. The throne was then inherited by Birendra's brother, Gyanendra.
[edit] References
Jonathan Gregson, 2002. Massacre at the Palace: The Doomed Royal Dynasty of Nepal. New York: Hyperion. ISBN 0786868783.
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