Nepal • History

History of Nepal

The history of Nepal has been influenced by its position in the Himalayas and its two neighbours, modern day India and China. Due to the arrival of disparate settler groups from outside through the ages, it is now a multiethnic, multiracial , multicultural, multi religious, and multilingual country. Central Nepal was split in three kingdoms from the 15th century until the 18th century, when it was re-unified under the Shah monarchy. The national and most spoken language of Nepal is Nepali.

Nepal experienced a struggle for democracy in the 20th century. During the 1990s and until 2008, the country was in civil strife. A peace treaty was signed in 2008 and elections were held in the same year. In a historical vote for the election of the constituent assembly, Nepalese parliament voted to oust the monarchy in June 2008. Nepal became a federal republic and was formally renamed the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.

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20 November 2025

Pamiri's mazar

Pamiri mazars are small sacred sites found throughout the valleys of the Tajik and Afghan Pamirs, especially in the Wakhan. Often whitewashed and decorated with ibex or Marco-Polo sheep horns, they reflect a unique blend of spiritual traditions.

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Samuel Maret

7 September 2024

Ak-Cholmok National Game

One of the oldest games of the Kyrgyz. The game can be played anywhere. Boys and girls play together. Players are divided into divisions according to age, and referees are chosen for the game. Each territory has its own name. The finish line is marked.

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Aidar Japarov

25 August 2024

Festival of nomadic games in Talas region

On August 3, an impressive Festival of Nomadic Games took place in Talas Oblast, bringing together participants and spectators from all corners of the country. This grand event was a real celebration for all those who appreciate and respect the traditions of the Kyrgyz people.

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Aidar Japarov

9 December 2023

Toguz Korgool is a Kyrgyz folk game

The first records of this game were found in the Egyptian pyramids, about 7 thousand years old. Ancient Egyptian drawings show that the most avid players were African traders, who spent not a little free time playing the game while waiting for their cargoes or during long journeys.

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Aibek Asanbaev