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This page is about Nepalese military officer and Badakaji Amar Singh Thapa's father. For Mukhtiyar of Nepal and son of Sanukaji Amar Singh Thapa, see Bhimsen Thapa.

Quick facts for kids Umarao Bagh Bhim Singh Thapa
Nickname(s)	Bagh Buda
Died	V.S. 1819 Palanchowk, Nepal
Allegiance
Years of service	??-1819
Battles/wars	Battles of Unification of Nepal
Children	Amar Singh Thapa
Relations	Ranajor Thapa (grandson) Ranadhoj Thapa (grandson) Narasingh Thapa (grandson)

Bhim Singh Thapa was a brave Nepalese military officer. People knew him as Bagh Buda, which means "Tiger oldie." He earned the special title of Bagh (Tiger) because he was a very strong and skilled fighter.

He played an important role in the history of Nepal. He led soldiers in the battle of Palanchowk in 1959 AD. Sadly, he passed away during this battle. After his death, his son, Amar Singh Thapa, who was only 11 years old, joined the army. This was part of a special rule called the Marwat policy, which helped families of fallen soldiers.

Who was Bhim Singh Thapa's family?

Bhim Singh Thapa was born into the Thapa family, a well-known group of warriors. His father was Ranajay Thapa, who lived in a place called Sirhanchowk in Gorkha. Bhim Singh Thapa belonged to the Bagale Thapa clan.

His son, Amar Singh Thapa, grew up to become a very famous and important military leader in Nepal, known as Badakaji. Bhim Singh Thapa also had grandsons named Ranajor Thapa, Ranadhoj Thapa, and Narasingh Thapa.

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