Sino-Nepalese War

Overview
The Sino-Nepalese War also known as Sino-Gorkha war was an invasion of Tibet by Nepal from 1788-1792. The Nepalese Army under Bahadur Shah plundered Tibet under Qing rule and Tibetans signed Treaty of Kerung paying annual tribute to Nepal. However, Tibetans requested for Chinese intervention and Sino-Tibetan forces under Fuk'anggan raided Nepal up to Nuwakot only to face strong Nepalese counterattack. Thus, both countries signed a Treaty of Betrawati.

Major Battles
First Invasion, 1788
 * Battle of Tashilhunpo (1788) - Qing Gorkha troops entered Tibet through Kuti and reached as far as Tashilhunpo, sparking a fierce fight with the Nepalese, but due to sheer numbers, the Nepalese were forced back and out of Tashilhupno after 6 hours of fierce resistance. (Qing Victory)


 * Battle of Shikarjong (1788) - Qing troops surrounded and besieged the city of Shikarjong for 3 days until Nepalese food supply was running lo and Nepalese troops were literally starving to death. The Commanders of both Nepalese Divisions stationed there halted the fighting temporarily so the Qing and Nepalese Generals cound talk about a conditional surrender of Shikarjong. Peace talks worked, and the city was handed to Qing forces, as well as half the Nepalese force. (Qing Victory)

Second Invasion, 1792
 * Battle of Kuti (1792) - Nepalese troops marched on the Tibetan city of Kuti and sacked the palace, executing the Tibetan Royal Guard and an ambassador. (Nepalese Victory)


 * Mass Invasion (1792) - The Qing Empire send 63,000 troops alongside with 2,000 Tibetan troops to launch a mass invasion of Nepal, pushing the Nepalese all the way back to Kathmandu. (Qing-Tibetan Victory)


 * Battle of Kathmandu (1792) - The Qing-Tibetan Troops besieged Kathmandu for 4 months, Killing many Nepalese civilians and troops. After the government had to overextend troops to fight Sikkim, They conditionally surrendered to Tibet and the Qing. (Qing-Tibetan Victory)