A group of armed insurgents in action
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
A glimpse of armed revolt against the then 104-yr old authoritarian Rana Dynasty regime, 1950
Background:
On November 10 1950, insurgents captured Birgunj, then second largest town of Nepal and set their “Provisional Government" there, sponsored by Nepali Congress but by November 17, the State troops began to regain control and on November 20, Birgunj was recaptured without opposition.
Image:
A group of armed insurgents in action after the recapture of Birgunj by state troops. | Date Photographed: November, 1950 |
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