Read the history of Nepal in Nepali (नेपालको इतिहास) at Pilgrims Book House. This collection gathers नेपाली इतिहास titles — scholarly studies, popular histories, reference works and historical biographies — written by Nepali authors and publishers for readers who prefer to study the past in their own language.
From ancient kingdoms to the federal republic
Nepal's story stretches from the early Kirat and Lichhavi periods, through the cultural flowering of the Malla city-states of the Kathmandu Valley, to the unification of Nepal under Prithvi Narayan Shah in the 18th century. The collection covers the Shah dynasty, the century-long Rana regime, the democracy movements of 1951, 1990 and 2006, the end of the monarchy, and the birth of the modern federal republic.
What you'll find here
- General & popular histories of Nepal and the Himalaya in Nepali.
- Dynastic & political histories — Shah, Rana and the republican era.
- Historical biographies of kings, prime ministers and reformers.
- Reference & scholarly works, including writing by historians such as Baburam Acharya.
Why buy Nepali history books from Pilgrims?
- Authentic Nepali-language stock for students, researchers and general readers.
- Best NPR prices with delivery across Kathmandu and all of Nepal.
- Curated range from standard textbooks to rare and reference titles.
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Prefer English-language titles? See Nepal History (English). You may also like Nepali Politics, Nepali Biography, Nepali Religion and Nepali Non-Fiction.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I buy Nepali history books online? At Pilgrims Book House — authentic Nepali-language stock with delivery across Nepal.
- Which periods of Nepali history are covered? Everything from the Kirat, Lichhavi and Malla eras to the Shah and Rana periods and the modern republic.
- Do you have history books in English too? Yes — browse our separate Nepal History (English) collection.
- Are these suitable for students and researchers? Yes, the range spans school and university texts through to scholarly reference works.
