Page "Bhimsen Thapa" Paragraph 19

However, Raghunath Pandit, finding himself unsupported by the king, resigned the Premiership, which was conferred nominally on Chautariya Pushkar Shah, but actually upon his colleague, Ranjang Pande, in whom all real authority was vested.

The Pandes were now in full possession of power ; they had gained over the king to their side by flattering his weaknesses.

The Maharani had been a firm supporter of their party ; and they endeavored to secure popularity in the army by promises of war and plunder.