Kingdom of Khanchi
Former kingdom located in present-day Nepal
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Before the unification of Nepal, Khanchi was one of 24 principalities in the Gandaki River Basin, known collectively as Chaubisi Rajya.[1] Khanchi, established by Raja Hang Vir Singh in Saka era 1357 (AD 1435), was one of three Meghasi Kingdoms; the others were Argha, founded by Raja Huwambar Singh, and Dhurkot, founded by Raja Jagat Jit Singh.
Kingdom of Khanchi Nepali: खाँची | |||||||
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| Government | Monarchy | ||||||
| Historical era | Chaubisi Rajyas | ||||||
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| Today part of | Nepal | ||||||
The last Raja of Khanchi was Raja Durga Bhajan Shah. Khanchi was annexed by Gorkha in AD 1786 (1843 BS).
The territory of Khanchi now forms part of Arghakhanchi District.
