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As the younger son of Prince (later king) Mahendra, the infant Gyanendra became king for two months ( 1950- 1951) when the rest of his family was in exile. His grandfather Tribhuvan was returned to the throne shortly after, when the Rana family conceded power.

Fifty years later, when his nephew Dipendra killed most of the family, including King Birendra (his father, and Dipendra's brother), Gyanendra became king again. He has tried to exercise more control over the government against the apparent will of most of his people, showing his extreme desire for power. Most Napalese are in favor of either a republic or a purely constitutional monarchy without any active role in the governence of the country.

See also

• History of Nepal