Name Yadunath Khanal Role Author | Died October 2, 2004 | |
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Books Nepal After Democratic Restoration | ||
Sardar Yadu Nath Khanal (August 1913 – 2 October 2004) was a pioneer Nepali diplomat, government minister, scholar and author in modern history of Nepal.
He is often regarded as the great pioneer to formulate the foreign policy of Nepal. Nepal being sandwiched between two giants China and India. After the Indian expansionism at Sikkim and China took over Tibet; it was Yadu Nath's successful policy which protected the sovereignty of Nepal. Nepal was rapidly able to establish diplomatic relationship under his leadership to several Nations in the world in short period of time. He was the diplomatic consultant to the government on external affairs since the time of Late King Mahendra to Late Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala
He was born in Tanahun, Nepal. At an early age he migrated with his family to Kathmandu. Yadunath initially was an instructor at Tri Chandra College, Kathmandu. Later he entered into government service, serving as ambassador to China, India and the United States of America. and as foreign secretary. He was the father of Udayraj Khanal, who is an eminent professor at Tribhuvan University.