The Dharahara Tower Was the Tallest Building In Nepal
In 1832, Mukhtiyar built the Dharahara Tower. The monument went up to nine stories high and it was located in the heart of Sundhara, Kathmandu. The tower became the tallest building in the country and visitors had to take 213 steps to the top. Over the years, it weathered many earthquakes, though a 2015 one proved fatal to it.
The Dharahara Tower Was the Tallest Building In Nepal
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A 2015 Earthquake Caused Most of The Dharahara Tower to Collapse
An earthquake with a 7.8 magnitude struck the tower and caused it to collapse. Only the base withstood the natural disaster. Unfortunately, it also claimed 60 lives. The government decided to rebuild it with more reinforcements this time. Construction officially began in June 2018.
A 2015 Earthquake Caused Most of The Dharahara Tower to Collapse
