Prince Nirajan of Nepal
Prince of Nepal
Prince Nirajan | |||||
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Prince of Nepal | |||||
Born | (1978-11-06)6 November 1978 Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Kathmandu, Nepal | ||||
Died | 1 June 2001(2001-06-01) (aged 22) Narayanhity Royal Palace, Kathmandu, Nepal | ||||
Cause of death | Assassination (gunshot wounds) | ||||
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House | Shah dynasty | ||||
Father | King Birendra | ||||
Mother | Aishwarya Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shah | ||||
Religion | Hinduism |
Prince Nirajan Bir Bikram Shah Dev (Nepali: निराजन बीर विक्रम शाह; 6 November 1978 – 1 June 2001) was a prince of Nepal, the younger son of King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya of Nepal. He and his parents were killed during the 1 June 2001 Nepalese royal massacre.[1][2]
Education and interests
He was educated at Budhanilkantha School, Kathmandu and Eton College[3] and had a degree of B.B.A. from Kathmandu College of Management. He was interested in sports, especially swimming.[citation needed]
The name Nirajan means "One without fault; perfect in all forms".
Death
Nirajan was among the victims of the Nepalese royal massacre on 1 June 2001 along with his father, mother, sister, brother and other close royal relatives.
Honours
- National Honours
- Commemorative Silver Jubilee Medal of King Birendra (31/01/1997).[citation needed]
Ancestry
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