Nepal is often recognized as having never been colonized by a foreign power. While it was never formally colonized, it did experience some external influence and control at different times in its history.
On 21 December 1923, the United Kingdom formally recognized the independence of Nepal through the Nepal-Britain Treaty of Friendship. This treaty, also known as the Sugauli Treaty, was signed between Nepal and the British East India Company in 1815. The treaty established the River Kali (also known as the Kali Gandaki River) as the western boundary of Nepal, formalizing Nepal's sovereignty.
While this event is often cited as a key moment in recognizing Nepal's independence, it's important to note that Nepal was never a colony in the traditional sense. The country has a long history of self-rule, and the Sugauli Treaty formalized certain borders and diplomatic relations between Nepal and the British East India Company.
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