Quote of the day
By their victory, the 3rd, 4th and 5th Marine Divisions and other units of the Fifth Amphibious Corps have made an accounting to their country which only history will be able to value fully. Among the Americans serving on Iwo island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.
Amar Singh Thapa
Born: 1751
Died: 1816 (aged 65)
Bio: Amar Singh Thapa was commander of Nepal Army in the conquest of Western Provinces. He belonged to Bagale Thapa clan. His eldest son Ranadhoj Thapa was deputy to Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa sharing the authority.