[1][2] The palace is currently being restored after the April 2015 Nepal earthquake which devastated the complex.

[3][4] The current main palace was built after Prithivi Narayan Shah conquered Nuwakot in 1801 BS (1744-1745).

King of Tanahu, Tri Bikaram Sen and Bal Narsingh of Kirtipir were imprisoned here.

The palace is built in the form of fort with a wall thickness of 6 feet.

[5] On south-east side of the main palace lies the Ranga Mahal (lit.

[5] On eastern side of the main palace lies a guard house (Nepali: Garad Ghar) where armed force and ammunitions were stationed.

[5] Lampati which used to be the palace of Patan's king is located adjacent to the Bhairavi temple.

[5] This temple is located in the eastern side of the main palace near the GaradGhar.

[5] This temple is located about 150 meters from the main palace over a small hill.