२ फेब्रुअरी १९४३ – १ जुन २००१

स्वर्गीय श्री ५ राजकुमारी सरहदा राज्य लक्ष्मी देवी शाह

राजकुमारी शारदा राज्य लक्ष्मी देवी शाह, उनका महामहिम राजा महेन्द्र वीर बिक्रम शाह देव र उनकी उच्चतम् राजकुमारी इन्द्र राज्य लक्ष्मी देवी शाहकी दोस्रो छोरी थिइन्।

EARLY LIFE

Born on February 2, 1942, at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace, she spent her formative years at Loreto Convent in Darjeeling, where she studied alongside her sisters, before returning to Nepal to pursue higher education at Tribhuvan University. As a young girl, the Princess often voiced her wish to become a nurse, influences of which could be seen in her later work.

Family Life

On May 29, 1966, Her Royal Highness married Kumar Khadga Bikram Shah from the royal family of Jumla in far western Nepal. Their union was blessed with three sons: Brigadier General Bikash Bikram Shah, Deebas Bikram Shah, and Ashish Bikram Shah.

Prince Nirajan was also interested in conservation and wildlife. Inspired by his uncle, the then His Royal Highness Prince Gyanendra, Prince Nirajan wanted to start a conservation program to protect freshwater Gangetic dolphins.

WORK AS THE PRINCESS

A passionate champion for women’s empowerment, she dedicated herself to initiatives that uplifted women through training and education. Frequently, she volunteered with programs in Nepal’s remote villages, providing skill-building and income-generating training on small-scale enterprises like farming, beekeeping, animal husbandry, weaving, pottery, and woodworking.

Her commitment extended to establishing Triyog Girls High School in Kathmandu, where she served as the founding chairperson.

Death

Tragically, Princess Sharada and her husband, Kumar Khadga, were among the ten members of the Nepalese royal family who lost their lives in the devastating Royal massacre.

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