It was like any other ordinary evening at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace in 2001. Nepal’s Shah family had gathered for their customary private dinner. At around 9 PM, in 15 minutes, Nepal’s King and his heirs had been gunned down.
Late King Dipendra (R) with his parents late king Birendra (L) and late queen Aishwarya (File)
15 Minutes That Ended A Monarchy: Inside Nepal’s 2001 Royal Massacre
Mar 5, 2026 | 2:10 AM
