Nepal had fought both the first and second world war on behalf of British government. The advantages and disadvantages of these wars to Nepal are presented in a table below:
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Name and fame of the Gorkhali soldiers of a small country Nepal was spread in different part of the world. | Peace loving people of the birthplace of Lord Buddha were involved in murder and violence. |
The leaders of powerful nations of the world appreciated the bravery and courage of Gorkhas. | The Nepalese with self respect had to fight the war as the employed of the British government. |
The living and economic status of the youth involved in the war improved. | Since many youths were employed in British army there was difficulty in development due to lack of active youths. |
Nepal's relation with Britain became friendly and it also received economic support from Britain. | About 60 thousand Nepalese received ultimately death and about 35 thousand tough were maimed and injured in these two world wars. |