B. P. Koirala published 1 novel, 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Teen Ghumti (1968). The best-known is Sumnima (1969).
Updated September 2026
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Sumnima
B. P. Koirala's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Teen Ghumti (1968)
Novellas in order
Sumnima (1969)
Non-fiction in order
Atmabrittanta (2001)
About B. P. Koirala
Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, was a Nepalese revolutionary, statesman, politician, novelist, and one of the founding leaders of the Nepali Congress. He was the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Nepal, serving from 1959 to 1960, until the royal coup of 1960 led by King Mahendra. He played a leading role in Nepal’s democratic movements, particularly the 1950–1951 revolution, which brought an end to the 104-year-long Rana rule of Nepal. He was the brother of former prime ministers Matrika Prasad Koirala and Girija Prasad Koirala. He was also the grandfather of Bollywood actors Manisha Koirala and Siddharth Koirala.
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B. P. Koirala FAQ
- How many books has B. P. Koirala written?
- B. P. Koirala published 1 novel, 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read B. P. Koirala's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sumnima.
- What is B. P. Koirala's last book?
- Sumnima (1969).
- What is B. P. Koirala's most famous book?
- Sumnima (1969) is B. P. Koirala's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.