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{{Short description|Badahakim (governor) of Ilam, Nepal}}
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Colonel Gajaraj Singh Thapa ([[Nepali language|Nepali]]: गजराज सिंह थापा) was the first person to establish tea plantation estates in [[Nepal]]. "Some time around 1873, Colonel Gajraj Singh Thapa, son-in-law of the famous Rana Prime Minister, [[Jung Bahadur Rana]], was on a tour of Darjeeling<ref>{{cite book|last1=Jane|first1=Pettigrew|last2=Richardson|first2=Bruce|title=The Tealover's Companion: A Guide to Teas Throughout the World|date=1 Feb 2006|publisher=National Trust Enterprises Ltd|location=London|isbn=070780390X|page=142|url=http://books.google.com.au/books?id=niRF0CN8qVkC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false|accessdate=30 September 2014}}</ref>. He was impressed by the sight of the young tea plants and the tasty drink he was offered everywhere he went. Having a fond travel memory was not enough, so upon his return he was determined to grow the beverage in his own. The colonel soon set up two plantations - the Ilam and Soktim tea estates, 103 acres each - and so began Nepal's tea industry."<ref>{{cite web|title=Nepal Origin Teas|url=http://www.gshaly.com/teas/nepal.htm|website=G S Haly Company|accessdate=23 September 2014}}</ref> Colonel Thapa was then the Governor General of the eastern region of Nepal<ref>{{cite book|last1=Jane|first1=Pettigrew|last2=Richardson|first2=Bruce|title=The Tealover's Companion: A Guide to Teas Throughout the World|date=1 Feb 2006|publisher=National Trust Enterprises Ltd|location=London|isbn=070780390X|page=142|url=http://books.google.com.au/books?id=niRF0CN8qVkC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false|accessdate=30 September 2014}}</ref>, hence the Bada Hakim title. He along with his Royal Army set up these tea estates.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tea Evolution in Nepal|url=http://www.antuvalleytea.com/nepaltea.html|website=Antu Valley Tea|accessdate=25 September 2014}}</ref>
Colonel '''Gajraj Singh Thapa''' ([[Nepali language|Nepali]]: गजराज सिंह थापा) was the first person to establish tea plantation estates in [[Nepal]]. Around 1873, Thapa, son-in-law of Prime Minister [[Jung Bahadur Rana]], was on a tour of [[Darjeeling]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=Jane|first1=Pettigrew|last2=Richardson|first2=Bruce|title=The Tealover's Companion: A Guide to Teas Throughout the World|date=1 Feb 2006|publisher=National Trust Enterprises Ltd|location=London|isbn=070780390X|page=142|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=niRF0CN8qVkC|accessdate=30 September 2014}}</ref> He was impressed by the sight of the young tea plants and the taste of the drink he was offered everywhere he went. Upon his return to Nepal, he set up two plantations – the Ilam and Soktim tea estates, {{convert|103|acres|ha}} each – and so began Nepal's tea industry.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nepal Origin Teas|url=http://www.gshaly.com/teas/nepal.htm|website=G S Haly Company|accessdate=23 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150729150920/http://www.gshaly.com/teas/nepal.htm|archive-date=29 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Colonel Thapa was then the Governor General (Bada Hakim) of the eastern region of Nepal.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Jane|first1=Pettigrew|last2=Richardson|first2=Bruce|title=The Tealover's Companion: A Guide to Teas Throughout the World|date=1 Feb 2006|publisher=National Trust Enterprises Ltd|location=London|isbn=070780390X|page=142|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=niRF0CN8qVkC|accessdate=30 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Tea Evolution in Nepal|url=http://www.antuvalleytea.com/nepaltea.html|website=Antu Valley Tea|accessdate=25 September 2014}}</ref>
Translation of various signposts placed in [[Ilam District|Ilam]] (shown below), reads that the very first tea saplings planted by Thapa was received as a gift from the Government of China, it was gifted to his father-in-law prime minister [[Jung Bahadur Rana]]. According to the signpost the genus of tea planted in the estate were [[Camellia sinensis]]/Camellia Assamica/Camellia assamica sub sp Lasiocalyx or cambodensis.


[[File:Gajaraj Singh Thapa and wife.jpg|thumb|left|Gajraj Singh Thapa and his wife (eldest daughter of Jung Bahadur Rana)]]
[[File:Gajaraj Singh Thapa and wife.jpg|thumb|left|Gajaraj Singh Thapa and his wife (eldest daughter of Jung Bahadur Rana)]] Col Bada Hakim Gajaraj Singh Thapa was in born c1830 (son of Hemdal Singh Thapa). He married Maharajkumari Badan Kumari Rana of Kaski and Lamjung, the eldest child of Sri Teen Jung Bahadur Rana in c1860. They had one son and four daughters. The son was Colonel Harka Jung Thapa ancestor of the Jung Thapa family. Ever since the marital relation with Jung Bahadur Rana's eldest daughter, Gajaraj Singh Thapa's descendants' middle name was replaced from 'Singh' to 'Jung'. This is said to have been done at Jung Bahadur Rana's request in an attempt to signify his own name.

==Personal life==
Thapa was born c. 1830 to Hemdal Singh Thapa. In 1860, he married Maharajkumari Badan Kumari Rana of Kaski and Lamjung, the eldest child of Sri Teen Jung Bahadur Rana. They had one son and four daughters. The son was Colonel Harka Jung Thapa.
[[File:Signpost next to a tea estate in Illam, Nepal acknowledging Gajraj Singh Thapa's contribution in starting tea plantation..jpg|thumb|right|Another signpost next to a tea estate in Ilam, Nepal acknowledging Gajraj Singh Thapa's contribution in starting the tea plantation.]]
[[File:Sign Post 2.jpg|thumb|left| Signpost in Ilam Tea Estate acknowledging the contribution of Gajraj Singh Thapa in starting Nepal's very first tea plantation]]

==Titles==
*[[Colonel]] of the [[Nepal Army]]
*[[Governor General]] ([[Bada Hakim]], बडा हाकिम) of Eastern Nepal.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 02:30, 6 February 2024

Colonel, Bada Hakim
Gajraj Singh Thapa
गजराज सिंह थापा
Gajaraj Singh Thapa solo.jpg
Bornc. 1830
Notable workEstablished first tea plantation estate in Nepal
SpouseMaharajkumari Badan Kumari Rana
Children4 daughters, 1 son (Colonel Harka Jung Thapa)
ParentHemdal Singh Thapa

Colonel Gajraj Singh Thapa (Nepali: गजराज सिंह थापा) was the first person to establish tea plantation estates in Nepal. Around 1873, Thapa, son-in-law of Prime Minister Jung Bahadur Rana, was on a tour of Darjeeling.[1] He was impressed by the sight of the young tea plants and the taste of the drink he was offered everywhere he went. Upon his return to Nepal, he set up two plantations – the Ilam and Soktim tea estates, 103 acres (42 ha) each – and so began Nepal's tea industry.[2] Colonel Thapa was then the Governor General (Bada Hakim) of the eastern region of Nepal.[3][4] Translation of various signposts placed in Ilam (shown below), reads that the very first tea saplings planted by Thapa was received as a gift from the Government of China, it was gifted to his father-in-law prime minister Jung Bahadur Rana. According to the signpost the genus of tea planted in the estate were Camellia sinensis/Camellia Assamica/Camellia assamica sub sp Lasiocalyx or cambodensis.

Gajraj Singh Thapa and his wife (eldest daughter of Jung Bahadur Rana)

Personal life

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Thapa was born c. 1830 to Hemdal Singh Thapa. In 1860, he married Maharajkumari Badan Kumari Rana of Kaski and Lamjung, the eldest child of Sri Teen Jung Bahadur Rana. They had one son and four daughters. The son was Colonel Harka Jung Thapa.

Another signpost next to a tea estate in Ilam, Nepal acknowledging Gajraj Singh Thapa's contribution in starting the tea plantation.
Signpost in Ilam Tea Estate acknowledging the contribution of Gajraj Singh Thapa in starting Nepal's very first tea plantation

Titles

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References

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  1. ^ Jane, Pettigrew; Richardson, Bruce (1 Feb 2006). The Tealover's Companion: A Guide to Teas Throughout the World. London: National Trust Enterprises Ltd. p. 142. ISBN 070780390X. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  2. ^ "Nepal Origin Teas". G S Haly Company. Archived from the original on 29 July 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
  3. ^ Jane, Pettigrew; Richardson, Bruce (1 Feb 2006). The Tealover's Companion: A Guide to Teas Throughout the World. London: National Trust Enterprises Ltd. p. 142. ISBN 070780390X. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  4. ^ "Tea Evolution in Nepal". Antu Valley Tea. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
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