Nara Bhupal Shah (1697–1743) was the father of Prithvi Narayan Shah. Nara Bhupal Shah was the son of Bir Bhadra Shah and the grandson of Prithivipathi Shah. He was the king of the Gorkha state in Nepal. He was a brave and courageous man. He tried to extend his kingdom by capturing Nuwakot but he failed. After his death his eldest son Prithvi Nar...