Kay Gardeko? - The Royal Massacre in Nepal

Author: Prakash A Raj
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 110
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8171675719

Description

This illustrated book on art paper carries the unbelievable events of the massacre of the Nepal Royal Family.




'Kay Gardeko' is Nepali for " What have you done? " and were King Birendra's words when he was shot point blank. Over the next days these were the sentiments everyone echoed, as Nepal was plunged into confusion and mourning. The unbelievable events of that fateful night are documented in this narrative.



The book describes the history of the Royal family and highlights the uncertainty that is now plaguing the country. The author takes a clear and unbiased look at the past and doubt-ridden future of the Himalayan Kingdom.

Contents

Prologue



The Sun Sets on Kathmandu

Legacy of History

The Last Day

Blue Blood Split

At the Hospital

A Cremation

A Crowning

Questions Raised and Unanswered

Devayani: Link in the Puzzle

Presumed Guilty

Monarchy in Nepal

A Delicate Situation



Epilogue



Appendix

Notes