8 Rana-era palaces converted into government offices in Kathmandu

The Rana regime was an autocratic form of government that was in existence from 1846 to 1951. It started with Junga Bahadur Rana and his clever mind that planned historic events such as Kot Parva, Alau Parva, and Bhandarkhal Parva. During his time, Junga Bahadur Rana made various administrative, social, and economic achievements including the development of industry, the implementation of Muluki Ain and other laws throughout the nation uniformly.

In addition, the achievements include various monumental and aesthetic buildings they constructed for personal, governmental and public use. After the end of the regime, many of the Rana-era buildings were privatised whereas the government took over many of them. Today, many such buildings in Kathmandu have been converted into government offices.