दरबारको दु:खान्त [Darbar ko Dukhanta]

by Sundar Pratap Rana, सुन्दरप्रताप राना

Aide-de-camp (ADC) of the then King Birendra Shah, Sundar Pratap Rana, has for the first time come forth with his account of one of the darkest days in the country’s history — the royal massacre that happened 18 years ago. His experience of that day and his relationship with the royal family have been brought together in a book that will soon be available to the readers.

Genres: Memoir

307 pages, Paperback

Published November 29, 2019

Reviews

[BJ]

आखिरिमा युवराज दिपेन्द्रलाई नै दोषी ठहर्याउदै पुस्तकको अन्त्य हुन्छ, अन्य दरबार हत्याकाण्डका पुस्तकझैँ। थोरै नयाँ जानकारी, धेरै पुराना जानकारी अनि लेखकको सफलता, असफलता र हल्काफुल्का दरबारिया रहनसहनको योगफल हो समग्र पुस्तक।
राजपरिवारबारे जिज्ञासुहरुको लागि राम्रो खुराक हुनसक्छ।

[Simran Silpakar]

So much of emotions, so much of information and so much of questions! A must-read! I had a hard time keeping down the book at the first and last part as it gives an overview of the royal massacre. I am very thankful to the author for sharing his 17 years of experience with the Royal family. I'm sure he had a hard time reminiscing his precious moments with His Majesty, especially the six minutes drive to Chhauni Army Hospital from the Narayanhiti palace after the massacre.

[Nirmal]

An interesting and easy read!!! Good insight into the late king's family and lifestyle!!!

[Anish Łuitel]

आम नेपालीलाइ सधै चासो हुने राज दरबरको भित्री पाटो अनि दरबारको रमाइलो एव्ं दुखद पाटोलाई सरल रुपले प्रस्तुत गर्ने कोसिस गरिएको अत्यन्तै मन पर्‍यो ।

[Pradeep Kandel]

One of the good book to known the Simple Royal Life of the then King Birendra and his family and also some information regarding the royal massacre

[Susmita Pant]

Such a great king... A very very very big loss for Nepal

[Niroj Khatiwada]

One of the finest book. Much read. Thank you Sundarpratap Rana sir for such a nice book.

[Luna]

सँधै जान्न मन लागेको घटनाहरुको सरल लेखन। दरबारको आरोह अवरोह, ससाना रमाइला, निजी कुरा जुन आमनागरिकलाई सँधैं चासो हुन्थ्यो तर सुन्न पाएका थिएनन् तेस्ता रमाईला पलको बयान। जुन उदेश्य वा आशाओं पढ्न सुरु गरियो त्यो चै पुरा भएन। घटनाक्रम प्रत्क्षयदर्शी भएरपनि कस्ले घटना घटायो भन्ने लेखकलाई थाहा नहुँदा पाठकलाई अधुरो लाग्छ।

[Pravin]

While starting to read this novel, I wanted to know what happened that night (Jestha 19). That was my sole purpose for picking up this book — I expected clarification about ADC Rana. But after the novel ended, I was moved. What I realized was that whatever happened that night didn't matter at all. What happened was an unpleasant accident.

I believe this book filled the gap between the life of the durbar and the common man. It forces the reader to introspect the very nature of life itself. What I realized is that we are all characters in a story. No matter who you are, characters change — but the story keeps going. If that gap had been fulfilled before, many conflicts could have been avoided.

My humble condolences to King Birendra and his family. Rest in peace. You will live in the heart of every Nepali..

[Sushil]

Very useful book to know about the history of royal family and events around royal massacre. I miss King Birendra very much. He was real patriot and good king. But unfortunately he had tragic end. Written in very simple language and easy read. Recommended for every Nepali..

[Avinab Paudel]

राजाबादीले मात्र पढ्नु पर्छ भन्ने छैन, हरेक नेपालीले जान्न र बुज्नु पर्ने कुरा समाबेस भएको छ |