Bhim Singh Thapa
Nepalese commander (died 1759)
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Bhim Singh Thapa (Nepali: भीमसिंह थापा; sometimes known as Bagh Bhimsen Thapa[1]) was a Nepalese Umrao (equivalent to a commander) who was active during the Unification of Nepal.[2]
Umrao Bagh Bhim Singh Thapa | |
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उमराव बाघ भीमसिंह थापा | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 1759 Palanchowk, Nepal |
| Spouse | Uma Devi |
| Relations | Family of Amar Singh Thapa and Bagale Thapa |
| Children | Amar Singh Thapa |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | Ranadhoj Thapa (grandson) Ranajor Singh Thapa (grandson) |
| Nickname | Bagh Buda |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | Unification of Nepal |
Thapa was also known by the title Bagh (meaning: Tiger).[3] His son Amar Singh Thapa is known as one of the national heroes of Nepal.[4][5]
He died in 1759 at the Battle of Palanchok.[6]
