Kigeli III Ndabarasa vs Rana Bahadur Shah

Kigeli III Ndabarasa led military campaigns to annex the Buganza chiefdom, expanding Rwandan territory. This conquest incorporated new lands and populations under the Rwandan crown, strengthening the kingdom's regional dominance.

Kigeli III Ndabarasa conquered the Gisaka chiefdom, further extending Rwandan control. This annexation added significant territory and resources, consolidating the kingdom's power in the region.

Kigeli III Ndabarasa's forces annexed the Ndorwa chiefdom, a significant military campaign. This conquest expanded Rwanda's borders and increased the kingdom's influence over neighboring regions.

During his reign, Rana Bahadur Shah led a military campaign into Tibet, initially successful but ultimately repelled by Chinese forces. The war ended with Nepal becoming a tributary state to the Qing dynasty, a humiliating outcome that weakened his authority.

Rana Bahadur Shah abdicated the throne of Nepal in 1799 at age 24, appointing his infant son Girvan Yuddha Bikram Shah as king. He then became a sannyasi (Hindu ascetic), a rare act for a reigning monarch, and took the name Swami Nirvanananda.

Rana Bahadur Shah returned from ascetic life and became regent for his son, effectively ruling Nepal again. He clashed with the powerful Thapa faction, leading to political instability and his eventual assassination.

Rana Bahadur Shah was assassinated on April 25, 1806, by his half-brother Sher Bahadur Shah during a court gathering. The assassination triggered a massacre of his rivals led by Bhimsen Thapa, who then became the de facto ruler of Nepal.