Damodar Pande 1752 – 1804

Biography

Damodar Pande was born on January 1, 1752, in Gorkha, a region steeped in the history and culture of Nepal. He came of age during a transformative period in Nepali history, when the nation was undergoing significant political and administrative changes. His birthplace in Gorkha would prove formative to his life’s work and influence.

Throughout his career, Damodar Pande served as Mul Kazi, or Chief Justice, of Nepal—a position of considerable authority and responsibility. In this role, he wielded significant influence over the legal and administrative affairs of the kingdom, earning respect for his work in governance during a crucial era of nation-building.

Damodar Pande’s life came to an end on March 13, 1804, when he succumbed to disease. The exact location of his passing remains unknown to history, as do the details of where he was laid to rest. Yet his legacy endured through his years of service to Nepal and his contributions to the kingdom’s judicial and administrative systems during a pivotal chapter in the nation’s development.