Ranabir Singh Thapa | |
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श्री जनरल काजी रणवीर सिंह थापा | |
![]() Ranabir Singh Thapa c. 1830 | |
Acting Mukhtiyar (Acting PM) of Nepal[1] | |
Preceded by | Bhimsen Thapa |
Succeeded by | Bhimsen Thapa |
Personal details | |
Relations | see Thapa dynasty |
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Military service | |
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Rank | General |
Commands | Kalibaksh Battalion, Shree Sabuj Battalion |
Battles/wars | Anglo-Nepalese war |
Ranabir Singh Thapa (Nepali: रणवीर सिंह थापा) also spelled Ranbir, Ranavir or Ranvir also known by the late ascetic name Swami Abhayananda (Nepali: स्वामी अभयानन्द) was a Nepalese army general, prominent politician and minister of state. In 1837, he became acting Mukhtiyar (equivalent to Prime Minister) of Nepal for a brief period. He was a prominent member of Thapa dynasty. He later turned ascetic and was known by the Sanyasi name Swami Abhayananda.