
Nepalese Civil War
1996 CE – 2006 CE · 10 years
Maoist insurgents launched a 'People's War' against Nepal's monarchy, eventually controlling much of the countryside. The conflict ended when the Maoists joined mainstream politics, leading to the abolition of the monarchy and creation of a republic.
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Belligerents
The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.
- Government of Nepal
- Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist)
Key moments
Defining events in the Nepalese Civil War.
- 2001 Battle of Dunai
- 2004 Battle of Beni
- 2004 Siege of Kirtipur
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Nepal
Attested 1200 CE – 2026 CEDated moments inside this span
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Image credits8 pictures from Wikimedia Commons
- Nepalese Civil WarHoben7599 · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taj MahalYann; edited by Jim Carter · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flag of IndiaGovernment of India · Public domain
- Kargil WarIndian Army · GODL-India
- Mount EverestRdevany · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Flag of the TalibanOriginal: Taliban Vector: Lexicon · Public domain
- Western GhatsMdmadhu · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Emblem of NepalBiplab Anand · CC BY-SA 4.0