Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Ran Bahadur Shah.
During the Gorkha invasion of Kumaon (1790-1791), the King of Nepal was Ran Bahadur Shah. He was the reigning monarch of Nepal during this period and played a pivotal role in the expansionist policies of the Gorkhas, which included the annexation of Kumaon.
Key Details:
Ran Bahadur Shah:
Ascended the throne in 1777 as a child and ruled until 1799.
His reign was marked by aggressive expansion, leading to the annexation of regions like Kumaon and parts of Garhwal.
Gorkha Invasion of Kumaon:
Kumaon, ruled by the Chand dynasty, was invaded by the Gorkhas in 1790.
The Gorkhas successfully captured Kumaon after defeating the local rulers, including Mahendra Chand, the then-king of Kumaon.
Outcome:
The Gorkha rule in Kumaon lasted until 1815, when the British defeated them during the Anglo-Nepalese War and incorporated Kumaon into British India.
Additional Information:
Jagjeet Pandey: A prominent Gorkha military officer.
Amar Thapa: A renowned Gorkha general during the Anglo-Nepalese War (1814-1816), not during the invasion of Kumaon.
Mahendra Chand: The ruler of Kumaon during the Gorkha invasion but not associated with Nepal's monarchy.