From Delhi To Kabul, The Mughals Ruled It All, But Never Nepal: Here’s Why | World News
New Delhi: Nepal was never conquered by the Mubons and the British. The rugged land, limited economic value, violent Gorkha fighters, powerful cultural identity and strategic trade connections have kept it independent for centuries. The Nepaller has recently overthrew the government after large -scale protests and subsequent violence. Increased unemployment, alleged corruption and prohibitions on social media pushed Gen Z to the streets. A temporary government is now running the country. Why didn’t Mughals, who have been governing India for more than 300 years, have never taken Nepal control?
From the 16th century to the 18th century, the Babur Empire dominated the Indian sub -continent. From Babur to Aurangzeb, the effects spread to Bengal, Punjab, Deccan and Afghan border. However, it remained beyond the Nepal transportation.
Nepal’s geography presented the first and greatest difficulty. High mountains, narrow transitions, deep valleys and intensive forests provided natural protection. The Mughal army relied on heavy artillery and large cavalry, both of them struggling in mountainous terrain. The Nepal Hills weakened their military advantages.
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Limited economic objection
Mughals focused on fertile plains. Ganga-Yamuna Doab, Bengal and Gujarat offered reserve and trade opportunities. On the contrary, there was a limited agricultural output and a challenging landscape. It was not an attractive target for expansion.
The country itself was divided into small kingdoms, Kathmandu, Bhaktapore and Lalitpur. These states can sometimes unite against external threats while fighting each other. This union became a protective shield against her father’s ambitions.
Nepal as a trade bridge
Nepal served as a bridge between India and Tibet. Salt, wool, spices and metal trade. The maintenance of trade relations for Mughals was more profitable than military conquest.
Cultural resistance
Nepal was the castle of Hindu and Buddhist traditions. He was awake in preserving people of their cultural identities. Babur administration was seen as a threat to these traditions. Cultural consciousness helped Nepal resist the external domination.
Military difficulties
Gorkha Warriors dominated the guerrilla war in the mountains. The Mughal army, built for the plains, took serious losses in the hill campaigns. This made the invasion foolish.
Mughals also faced other urgent challenges: Afghan and Iranian threats in the Northwest, Maratha Resistance in the South and the difficulties in Assam and Bengal in the East. Nepal, which was small and geographically difficult, was not worth a strategic risk.
Historical evidence
Records such as Ain-ı-Akbari refer to Nepal only in the context of trade and cultural relations. Bilgin Jn Sagar stressed that Nepal is never directly managed by the Mugles. Nepal historians confirm that the country constantly protects the sovereignty.
