"Book Review",

Narendra Raj Prasai's Book "His Majesty King Gynendra and present Nepal" .

"His Majesty King Gynendra and present Nepal" by Narendra Raj Prasai is an
analytical introduction to His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev. His
majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev is the twelth king in the 225 year
old Shah dynasty. The revolution of November 1950 brought to an end of Rana
regime who ruled the country for 104 years since 1846 A.D. After the fall of
Rana regime in Feb, 1951, Nepal saw the dawn of democracy. The parliamentary
government under the multi-party system was adopted for some years which was
followed by Panchayat System since 1960.

The writer examine about the Monarchy and its rule in Nepal after Pritivi
Narayan Shah, the Great king, unified the kingdom of Nepal. In the final
chapter, the authors conclude that Monarchy in Nepal is a vital symbol of
Nepal's unity and independence

Book is an analysis of shah destyny and democracy and present socio-cultural
situation in Nepal. in the words of the author, ". King’s role in Nepal
immensely secure. King has support and respect from the world. Monarchy play
vital role to keep all the Nepalese in the one umbrella.

The author sucsessfully presents the histroy of kingdom in Nepal, King
Birendra, Army and country, King Mahendra and Nepal, maoist violence, King
Gynendra's childhood, and King Gynendra's importence in Nepal.

He wrote "Beloved King Birendra will remember in history as a monarch in
Nepalese heart. With King Birendra’s death, Nepal has lost a well-loved king".
He described King Birendra and Queen Aiswarya had focused to improve Nepal's
difficult economic situation. Book is informative and carried out very important
values.

His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev is the twelth king in the 225
year old Shah dynasty. Book has given some importence values of Nepalese
soverniegty.

Book Name: His Majesty King Gyanendra and present nepal.

Nai Prakashan, Kathmandu, Nepal

Price: Rs. 25

Modern Printing press.