| Achilles |
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on 26-Jul-02 11:45 AM
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MY COMMENTS ARE :In his review of 'blood Against the Snows', Robert
Macfarlane mentions that June 1 2001 massacre of many members of the Royal
family in Nepal has brought an end to the Shah dynasty in Nepal. This is
not true. The present King, Gynendra, is the younger brother of King
Birendra and is a Shah. In fact 'Shah' is common enough that there are
numerous families outside the Royal family that bear the same caste. Not
only is Gynendra a Shah but that has also been the King of Nepal before at
the ripe age of five. Had Mr. Macfarlane read the book carefully before
reviewing it,he would certainly come across this fact.
Gregson's supposedly 'superb'description of the massacre notwithstanding,
many Nepalis deeply believe that Deependra was not responsible for the
massacre and that they haven't been told the whole truth. Part of the
blame for this state of affair lies with the Palace itself, which conducts
its affairs in extreme secrecy, bordering on paranoia.
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