Rana palaces of Nepal

The Rana rule lasted for 104 years, and during that time a number of grand royal residences were built, especially by the Prime Minister, his immediate family, and other high-ranking dignitaries.

After the overthrow of the Rana Dynasty, some palaces were converted into government buildings.

Others were demolished by their owners and rebuilt into libraries, museums, hotels, and heritage complexes.

[1] Most palaces still in private ownership have been destroyed or lie in ruins.

[1] The earthquake of 2015 resulted in the destruction of many remaining palaces, particularly those built of mud-mortar brick and lime plaster.