The role of fear in the unification of Nepal

<p>Did Bristish expansion in India constitute a threat to survival and security of the emergent Gorkha state? If such a threat existed, was Gorkhali reaction one of fear, precaution or heightened activity towards internal unity and external security?</p>
<p>The author seeks to address these questions, taking into account the problem of establishing what the Nepali attitude was towards the British.</p>