Ranadhoj Thapa

He was the eldest son of Bada Kaji Amar Singh Thapa, supreme commander of Western front.^[4][2] He was great grandson of Ranjai [of Sirhanchowk] and grandson of Bhim Sen,^[4] known as Umrao Bagh Bhim Singh Thapa, who died in the battle of Palanchowk in 1759 AD.^[5] His father was member of Bagale Thapa clan.^[5] He had 4 brothers; Bhaktabir Singh, Narsingh, Ramdas and Ranjore Singh, all of whom were Kaji at some point.^[4] He was functioning deputy to Mukhtiyar (Prime Minister) during the Anglo-Nepalese war.^[1] Mukhtiyar Bhimsen Thapa had to share administrative authority with him.^[2] Thus, his family was the other influential Bagale Thapa family serving in the royal court with Bhimsen Thapa family, due to their consolidation of power in the central authority.^[6] He retired as Kaji of Nepal in the year 1831 A.D.^[4] His two sons, Ripu Mardan Thapa and Badal Singh Thapa, also retired as Kaji of Nepal.^[4]

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  General Ranabir Singh Thapa's letter signed by his private black seal sent to Mukhtiyar (PM) Bhimsen Thapa and 2nd Kazi (Deputy PM) Ranadhoj Thapa
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  Outer cover of letter sent to PM Bhimsen Thapa and Kazi Ranadhoj Thapa by (Pvt. seal L to R) Bakhat Singh Sardar, Dalbhanjan Pande (Pande Kazi), Ranabir Singh Thapa, Kaji Narsingh Thapa (Elder Amar Singh Thapa's another son) and sundry captains
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  Outer cover of letter sent to PM Bhimsen Thapa and Kazi Ranadhoj Thapa by then Colonel Mathabar Singh Thapa

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