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Dalsur Ghale Magar (Nepali: दालसुर घले मगर; 1604–1615 BS) was the King of Ligligkot[1], a Magar principality located in present-day Gorkha District, Nepal. Dalsur Magar belonged to the Thapa Magar clan, one of the principal lineages among the Magar people. The title ‘Ghale’, meaning “Head” or “Chief,” was later used by the Shah dynasty to refer to local Magar rulers or leaders.
He ascended to the throne of Ligligkot by winning the traditional Liglig Daud race, a contest held annually on Dashain Tika Day to determine the ruler of the region. The competition was exclusive to local Magars, and for generations, the Thapa Magar clan had maintained dominance in these races. During one such event, Gangaram Rana Magar, a contender who lost the race, became unhappy and later migrated to Lamjung.
Dalsur Magar’s reign marked an important period of Magar political and cultural influence in central Nepal. However, his rule was also shaped by internal disputes among the Magar clans, each seeking dominance over Ligligkot. Despite several attempts by neighboring principalities—particularly from Lamjung—to capture Ligligkot, he successfully defended his kingdom multiple times.
In 1615 BS, his reign came to an end when Drabya Shah, the brother of King Nara Bhupal Shah of Lamjung, launched a coordinated assault on Ligligkot. Drabya Shah’s campaign was significantly aided by Gangaram Rana Magar, who, familiar with the terrain and local divisions, allied himself with the Shahs. With Gangaram’s strategic assistance, Drabya Shah defeated Magar King, bringing an end to Magar rule in Ligligkot and establishing the Shah dynasty in its place. Later Shah King referred to him as “Dalsur Ghale,” with the title Ghale signifying “Head of the Magars,” in recognition of his former status as the local sovereign. This designation reflected both respect for his authority and acknowledgment of the transition of power that had occurred after his fall.
After the conquest of Ligligkot, Drabya Shah, with the persuasion and guidance of Gangaram Rana Magar, convinced the local Magar leaders to join his cause as allies in a new campaign against Uppullo Kot. Many influential Magars chiefs—including those from the Thapa, Rana, and Ale clans—were integrated into his administration as Bhardars (now known as Kaji). From Drabya Shah’s side, prominent figures such as Bhagirath Panta, Ganesh Pandey, Keshav Bohara, Narayan Arjyal, and Sarveshwar Khanal also played crucial roles in planning and executing the offensive.
United under this alliance, the combined forces advanced toward Uppullo Kot in Gorkha, where Mansingh Khadka Magar was king. The coordinated attack led to the fall of Uppullo Kot, becoming a key moment in strengthening Shah power in the region and paving the way for the rise of the Gorkha Kingdom.
These conquests laid the foundation for the rise of the Gorkha Kingdom, which, under the leadership of Prithvi Narayan Shah—a descendant of Drabya Shah—eventually unified the diverse principalities of Nepal into a single nation-state.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "King Dalsur Ghale Magar of Ligligkot - The tradition of selecting the King by the Magar people through the race". Organising committee convenor, Purna Bahadur Rana. Thehimalayantimes.com. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ^ Subedi, Keshar (2005). History of Gorkha Kingdom. Nepal Academy. p. 47.
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