{"id":17033,"date":"2024-11-06T12:02:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T20:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nepali.com\/?p=17033"},"modified":"2024-11-06T12:02:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T20:02:00","slug":"the-history-of-the-shah-and-rana-dynasties-in-nepal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nepali.com\/?p=17033","title":{"rendered":"The History of the Shah and Rana Dynasties in Nepal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nepal has a rich and complex history, marked by the rise and fall of powerful ruling dynasties. Two of the most significant were the Shah and Rana dynasties, each <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">of which left<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> an indelible mark on the country&#8217;s political, social, and cultural landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Introduction to Nepal&#8217;s Monarchy<\/span><\/h1>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ancient Origins<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nepal&#8217;s monarchy <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">can be traced<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> back to the 8th century AD, with the Licchavi dynasty being one of the earliest ruling houses.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> This ancient lineage has played a crucial role in shaping the nation&#8217;s history and identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unification and Expansion<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the late 18th century, King Prithvi Narayan Shah unified the various kingdoms of Nepal, establishing the Shah dynasty that would rule the country for over two centuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Autocratic and Democratic Eras<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nepal&#8217;s monarchy has witnessed both autocratic and democratic periods, with the Rana oligarchy and the Panchayat system representing moments of absolute <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">rule,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and the pro-democracy movements leading to the restoration of <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">multiparty<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> democracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Prithvi Narayan Shah and the Unification of Nepal<\/span><\/h1>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Prithvi Narayan Shah<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The visionary king<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Kingdom of Gorkha<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Shah&#8217;s power base<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Strategic Conquests<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Expanding the kingdom<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Prithvi Narayan Shah, the King of Gorkha, was the driving force behind the unification of <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the fragmented principalities of Nepal<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> into a single, powerful kingdom in the 18th century.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Through a series of strategic military campaigns and shrewd political maneuvers, Shah consolidated his control over the Kathmandu Valley and its surrounding regions, laying the foundation for the modern state of Nepal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Shah Dynasty and its rule<\/span><\/h1>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Prithvi Narayan Shah and the Unification of Nepal<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Prithvi Narayan Shah, the first king of the Shah dynasty, was the driving force behind the unification of the fragmented Nepali kingdoms into a single, unified nation. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Through strategic alliances and military campaigns<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, he consolidated power<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and established the Kingdom of Nepal in the 18th century.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Expansion of the Shah Kingdom<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Under the Shah dynasty, the Kingdom of Nepal expanded its borders significantly, encompassing territories from the Himalayas to the Terai plains. The Shahs were skilled diplomats and military leaders, using a combination of diplomatic maneuvering and military might to grow their sphere of influence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cultural and Artistic Patronage<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Shahs were known as patrons of the arts, supporting the development of Nepalese culture, architecture, and literature. They commissioned the construction of grand palaces, temples, and other architectural wonders that still <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">stand as testaments<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to the dynasty&#8217;s artistic legacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Expansion of the Shah Kingdom<\/span><\/h1>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kingdoms<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conquered and unified under the Shah Dynasty<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">sq km<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Territory of the unified Kingdom of Nepal<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Population<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Estimated under the Shah Dynasty&#8217;s rule<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Under the leadership of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the House of Shah <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">expanded<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> its control over the fragmented kingdoms of modern-day Nepal. By the late 18th century, the Shah Dynasty had conquered and unified over 50 small principalities into a single Kingdom of Nepal, stretching across 63,000 square kilometers and home to an estimated population of 5 million <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">people<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Shah kings pursued an aggressive expansionist policy, using both diplomacy and military force to bring the warring regional powers under their sway. This rapid unification of Nepal laid the foundation for the country&#8217;s emergence as a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">major<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> regional power in the Himalayas, with the Shah Dynasty ruling over the unified kingdom for over two centuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Anglo-Nepalese War and its aftermath<\/span><\/h1>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Territorial Disputes<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tensions escalated between Nepal and the British East India Company over control of border regions. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Nepalese<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> expansion into the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Himalayan territories claimed by the British<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> led to the outbreak of the Anglo-Nepalese War in 1814.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">British Victory<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Despite Nepal&#8217;s fierce resistance, the technologically superior British forces eventually prevailed. The treaty of Sugauli in 1816 forced Nepal to cede significant territory to the British and accept their political supremacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Geopolitical Shifts<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The aftermath of the war saw Nepal become a buffer state between the expanding British Indian Empire and the Qing dynasty in China. This delicate geopolitical balance would shape Nepal&#8217;s relations with its powerful neighbors for decades <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to come<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jang Bahadur Rana and the Rise of the Rana Dynasty<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In 1846<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Jang Bahadur Rana<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a powerful<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> military leader, orchestrated a coup and established the Rana dynasty, which would rule Nepal for over a century.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Jang Bahadur used his political acumen and ruthlessness to consolidate power, declaring himself the first Prime Minister of Nepal and establishing a hereditary system where the Rana family held the premiership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Rana oligarchy maintained a tight grip on the kingdom, reducing the Shah monarchs to mere figureheads. They implemented an autocratic regime that prioritized their wealth and privilege, often at the expense of the Nepali people. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> marked a significant shift in Nepal&#8217;s power <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">dynamics,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> as the Ranas eclipsed the influence of the Shah dynasty.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Rana oligarchy and their autocratic rule<\/span><\/h1>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jang Bahadur Rana<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jang Bahadur Rana, the first Prime Minister of Nepal, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">was the founder of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the powerful Rana dynasty that ruled the country with an iron fist for over a century. His rise to power <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">marked the beginning of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the Rana oligarchy&#8217;s autocratic control over the Nepalese state.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Rana Oligarchy<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Rana family consolidated their <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">hold on<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> power, transforming Nepal into a de facto hereditary monarchy where the prime ministership <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">was passed down<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> within the Rana clan. They lived in opulent palaces, amassed immense wealth, and suppressed any attempts at political reform or democratic participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dissent and Resistance<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Despite the Rana&#8217;s iron grip on power, the Nepalese people never ceased to resist their autocratic rule. Periodic uprisings and pro-democracy movements challenged the Rana oligarchy, eventually leading to its downfall in the mid-20th century.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dissent and the overthrow of the Rana regime<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Rana oligarchy&#8217;s authoritarian rule sparked growing discontent among the Nepali people, who yearned for democratic reforms and greater freedom. This dissent gradually coalesced into a pro-democracy <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">movement,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> led by political parties and civil society groups determined to end Rana&#8217;s stranglehold on power.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Protest and Civil Disobedience<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mass rallies, strikes, and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">acts of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> civil disobedience challenged the Rana regime&#8217;s legitimacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">International Pressure<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nepal&#8217;s isolation and Rana&#8217;s human rights abuses drew global condemnation, intensifying pressure for change.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Political Alliances<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Opposition parties forged strategic alliances to coordinate their efforts and present a united front against the Rana.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">King Tribhuvan&#8217;s Intervention<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The monarch&#8217;s decision to side with the pro-democracy forces proved a crucial turning point in the struggle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In 1950, the combined pressure of mass protests, international criticism, and the king&#8217;s support led to the Rana regime&#8217;s downfall, paving the way for the restoration of the Shah Dynasty and the eventual establishment of a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">multiparty<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> democracy in Nepal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Shah Dynasty Restored: Tribhuvan and Mahendra<\/span><\/h1>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tribhuvan&#8217;s Return<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After years of Rana oligarchy, King Tribhuvan returned to the throne in 1951, marking the restoration of the Shah dynasty. His reign paved the way for the reestablishment of parliamentary democracy in Nepal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mahendra&#8217;s Reign<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Following Tribhuvan&#8217;s death, his son Mahendra ascended the throne in 1955. Mahendra instituted the Panchayat system, a non-party, direct democracy that consolidated the monarchy&#8217;s power for over three decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Modernization Efforts<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Under the Shah dynasty&#8217;s rule, Nepal underwent significant modernization efforts, including infrastructure development, educational reforms, and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the introduction of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the country&#8217;s first constitution in 1959.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Panchayat system and the party-less polity<\/span><\/h1>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Panchayat System<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the overthrow of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the Rana regime, King Tribhuvan instituted the Panchayat system in Nepal. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">was a<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> unique form of government <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> emphasized a &#8220;party-less democracy&#8221; and decentralized decision-making through a system of elected village, district, and national-level councils.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Centralized Autocracy<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Despite its democratic rhetoric, the Panchayat system <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">was characterized<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> by a highly centralized autocracy under the monarch. The king maintained absolute power, with the Panchayat councils serving as rubber stamps for his policies rather than <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">true<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> representative bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Suppression of Political Parties<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Political parties <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">were banned<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> under the Panchayat system, and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">any<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> dissent or opposition was quickly quashed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> led to a stagnant political environment and the suppression of democratic aspirations among the Nepalese people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Pro-Democracy Movement and the End of the Panchayat<\/span><\/h1>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The People&#8217;s Movement<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the late 1980s, a powerful pro-democracy movement swept across Nepal, fueled by growing dissatisfaction with the Panchayat system and the autocratic rule of the Rana Dynasty. Widespread protests and civil disobedience campaigns demanded <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the restoration of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">multi-party<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> political system and the end of the monarch&#8217;s absolute power.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Overthrow of the Panchayat<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Under intense public pressure, King Birendra <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">was forced<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to concede to the people&#8217;s demands. In 1990, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the Panchayat system was abolished<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and a new constitution was adopted, ushering in a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">multi-party<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> democratic system in Nepal. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> marked a significant turning point in the country&#8217;s political history, paving the way for a more inclusive and representative government.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The New Constitution and the Return of <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Multiparty<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Democracy<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After decades of autocratic Rana rule and the subsequent Panchayat system, Nepal <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">finally<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> returned to a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">multiparty<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> democratic system in the early 1990s. This transition <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">was marked<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> by <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the adoption of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a new constitution in 1990, which established a parliamentary system with a constitutional monarch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The new constitution granted fundamental rights and freedoms to the people, including freedom of speech, press, and assembly. It also introduced a bicameral legislature, with a House of Representatives and a National Assembly. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> paved the way for the reemergence of political parties and the holding of free and fair elections.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Maoist insurgency and its impact on Nepal<\/span><\/h1>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Maoist Insurgency Begins<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In 1996, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) launched an armed insurgency, seeking to overthrow the Nepalese monarchy and establish a communist republic. The Maoist rebels, led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda), initiated a violent campaign of attacks on government and security forces, gradually expanding their influence across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Escalating Conflict and Civilian Casualties<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Maoist insurgency evolved into a protracted civil war, resulting in thousands of casualties and widespread displacement of civilians. Both the government forces and the Maoists <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">were accused<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> of human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings, torture, and forced disappearances, further destabilizing the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The 2006 Comprehensive Peace Accord<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After 10 years of conflict, the Maoist rebels and the government of Nepal signed a Comprehensive Peace Accord in 2006, which paved the way for <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the abolition of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the monarchy and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the establishment of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a federal democratic republic.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> marked the end of the Maoist insurgency, but the long-term impacts on Nepal&#8217;s political, social, and economic landscape would continue to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">be felt<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The abolition of the monarchy and the birth of the republic<\/span><\/h1>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The End of Monarchical Rule<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After decades of struggle, the pro-democracy movement in Nepal ultimately succeeded in abolishing the centuries-old monarchy in 2008. This historic event paved the way for <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the establishment of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a federal democratic republic, ushering in a new era of political and social transformation for the Nepali people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Embracing Democracy<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The abolition of the monarchy <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">was met<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> with widespread jubilation and relief among the Nepali population, who had long yearned for a more inclusive and representative form of government. This momentous transition marked the beginning of a new chapter in Nepal&#8217;s <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">history,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> as the country embarked on <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the path towards<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a more democratic and egalitarian future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Birth of the Republic<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The promulgation of Nepal&#8217;s new constitution in 2015 formalized the country&#8217;s transformation into a federal democratic republic, solidifying the people&#8217;s hard-won right to self-governance. This landmark event marked a significant milestone in Nepal&#8217;s democratic <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">journey,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> as the nation set out to address longstanding issues of social, economic, and political inequalities.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nepal has a rich and complex history, marked by the rise and fall of powerful ruling dynasties. Two of the most significant were the Shah and Rana dynasties, each of which left an indelible mark on the country&#8217;s political, social, and cultural landscape. 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