Ep:577 | The Untold Story of Khampa Bidroha in Nepal | Tibet, Nepal & China History | Rajendra Kunwar | Sushant Pradhan Podcast
About this episode
Rajendra Kunwar discusses the hidden history of Khampa Bidroha and its relevance in Nepalese history.
In this episode, journalist and writer Rajendra Kunwar discusses the hidden history of Khampa Bidroha, one of the most sensitive and lesser-known chapters in Nepalese history. Drawing on his book Nepali Dristikonma Khampa Bidroha, Rajendra Kunwar explains how the Khampa fighters entered Nepal, the geopolitical tensions involving Tibet, China, Nepal, and the CIA, and why the Khampa Rebellion remains relevant today. The conversation explores the origins of the Tibetan resistance movement, CIA support, the role of King Birendra during the conflict, the story of Gya Wangdu, and how global politics shaped Nepal-Tibet relations during the Cold War era. Rajendra Kunwar also shares his personal research journey, experiences talking with people connected to the Khampa movement, and why Himalayan history often remains hidden from mainstream discussion. Topics covered in this Nepal history podcast include Khampa Bidroha explained, CIA involvement in Tibet, Tibetan resistance fighters, Nepal-China political history, Dalai Lama’s escape to India, King Birendra’s role during the rebellion, Gya Wangdu’s story, and the lasting impact of the Khampa conflict in Nepal. If you are interested in…
People in this episode
Host: Sushant Pradhan
Guest: Rajendra Kunwar
Topics covered
- Khampa Bidroha
- Nepalese history
- Tibetan resistance
- CIA involvement
- Nepal-China relations
- Cold War politics
- Himalayan history
Keywords
- Khampa Bidroha
- Nepal history
- Tibet
- CIA
- King Birendra
- Tibetan resistance
- Himalayan history
- Cold War
- Nepal-China relations
- Gya Wangdu
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Nepali Dristikonma Khampa Bidroha
Places: Nepal, Tibet, China
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