Ranahar
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| Author | Yogesh Raj |
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| Original title | रणहार |
| Language | Nepali |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Published | 2 June 2018 |
| Publisher | Nepa~laya Publication |
| Publication place | Nepal |
| Pages | 151 |
| Award | Madan Puraskar |
| ISBN | 9937921244 |
Ranahar (Nepali: रणहार) is a 2018 Nepali historical fiction novel by Yogesh Raj. It was published on 2 June 2018 by Nepa~laya publications The book won the Madan Puraskar of that year. The book follows the life of Ranajit Malla, the last king of Bhaktapur and his defeat to Prithvi Narayan Shah. The name of the main character is Ranajit (one who triumphs in the war) whereas Ranahar means defeat in the war, so the title of the book is a wordplay on the name of the protagonist.