Kingdom of Dhurkot Nepali: धुर्कोट | |||||||
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| Government | Monarchy | ||||||
| Historical era | Chaubisi Rajyas | ||||||
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| Today part of | Nepal | ||||||
The Kingdom of Dhurkot (Nepali: धुर्कोट राज्य) was a petty kingdom in the confederation of 24 states known as Chaubisi Rajya.[1] Founded by Raja Jagat Jit from Meghasi clan.The Kingdom of Palpa supported Bahadur Shah of Nepal who annexed Dhurkot and in return, Palpa kings were given various item including 101 elephants, 1,001 horses, and money.[2] The territory of Dhurkot now forms part of Gulmi District of Lumbini Province.
- ^ Hamilton, Francis Buchanan (18 July 2020). The Kingdom of Nepal. BoD – Books on Demand. p. 157. ISBN 978-3-7523-2238-5.
- ^ Michael, Bernardo A. (1 October 2014). Statemaking and Territory in South Asia: Lessons from the Anglo–Gorkha War (1814–1816). Anthem Press. p. 58. ISBN 978-1-78308-322-0.