Bhimsen Thapa vs Jeremy Corbyn

Bhimsen Thapa became the first Mukhtiyar (equivalent to prime minister) of Nepal after the assassination of Rana Bahadur Shah. He consolidated power and became the de facto ruler, serving under the minor king Girvan Yuddha Bikram Shah.

Bhimsen Thapa modernized the Nepalese army by introducing European-style training, weapons, and organization. He established arsenals, recruited Gurkha soldiers, and expanded the army's size, making it a formidable force in the region.

Bhimsen Thapa led Nepal into the Anglo-Nepalese War against the British East India Company. Despite initial Nepalese victories, the war ended with the Treaty of Sugauli in 1816, which forced Nepal to cede territories including Sikkim and Kumaon.

Bhimsen Thapa signed the Treaty of Sugauli with the British, ending the Anglo-Nepalese War. Nepal lost about one-third of its territory, including the Tarai plains, and was forced to accept a British resident in Kathmandu, limiting its sovereignty.

Bhimsen Thapa was removed from power in 1837 after a court intrigue and accusations of poisoning the young king. He was imprisoned and later committed suicide in 1839, ending his 31-year dominance over Nepalese politics.

Jeremy Corbyn was elected Labour leader on a left-wing platform, winning 59.5% of the vote. His leadership was seen as a shift away from New Labour, advocating for nationalization, anti-austerity, and nuclear disarmament.

Corbyn led Labour to a surprise result in the 2017 general election, gaining 30 seats and denying Theresa May a majority. Labour won 40% of the vote, its highest share since 2001, and forced a hung parliament.

Corbyn led Labour to a landslide defeat in the 2019 general election, winning only 202 seats. The party lost many traditional Labour seats in the 'Red Wall' to the Conservatives. Corbyn resigned as leader following the defeat.

Corbyn was suspended from the Labour Party by Keir Starmer after his response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission report on antisemitism. He claimed the scale of antisemitism had been overstated, leading to his suspension.