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Dipendra of Nepal

1971–2001 · 20th century · Also known as Crown Prince Dipendra

Dipendra (1971–2001) was the crown prince of Nepal, the eldest son of King Birendra. On 1 June 2001, at a family gathering in Narayanhiti Palace, he shot dead his father, his mother Queen Aishwarya and other members of the royal family, according to the official inquiry, before shooting himself. He was proclaimed king while in a coma and died three days later.

Dipendra of Nepal
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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Dipendra of Nepal. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/dipendra-of-nepal
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