द्रव्य शाह established New Kingdom in gorkha
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In Nepal’s Lamjung district, Prince Drava Shah left his family’s kingdom to found a new one in Gorkha.
Historical accounts show that a running race held each Vijayadashami festival in Ligligkot offered the winner the chance to become king. Drava Shah, the younger son of Yashobrahma Shah of Lamjung, initially protected the eastern fortress at Rainaskot before pursuing a separate rule.
Krishna Raj Oliya, a historian of Lamjung, explains that Yashobrahma Shah became king of Lamjung in 1550 with the help of people like Khaje Dural. After Yashobrahma, his son Narahari Shah inherited the throne, making Drava Shah’s path to kingship in Lamjung difficult. Drava Shah then focused on establishing his own kingdom. He was stationed at Rainaskot, where he commanded soldiers and managed livestock.
Local stories claim that the deity Gorakhnath blessed Drava Shah with kingship after he offered him khir, a sweet pudding, though this is considered folklore. Drava Shah received critical support from local figures like Narayandas Aryal, who encouraged him to seek rule in Gorkha. He found Gorkha under the control of the Khadka rulers. People like Ganesh Pandey, Bhagirath Panta, and others helped Drava Shah establish his new authority.
He ascended the Gorkha throne on Bhadra 25, 1616, marking the start of the Shah dynasty. Drava Shah then expanded his influence into areas like Ligligkot, Sirancho, and Ajirgad. A disagreement arose between Drava Shah and his brother Narahari Shah regarding borders, but their mother reportedly mediated by dividing the land with a stream of milk at the Chepe River. Drava Shah’s established Gorkha kingdom later became the center of Shah rule, and his descendants unified Nepal.
Authorities plan to assess and conserve historical sites like Ligligkot, ensuring their preservation for future generations.
