Mahayala

Kingdom of Mahayala མ་ཧ་ཡ་ལ་ཀྲོའུ (Namka) Gurung Gyal Khap 古隆王國 (Shangean) Gǔ Lóng Wángguó
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Anthem: བཀྲ་ཤིས་ལུང་གི་གླུ་དབྱངས། Tra Shi Lung Gi Lu Yang Anthem of the Propitious Dragon
Mahayala (dark green) in Kylaris
Capital and largest city	Dharma
Official languages	Namka, Tromka, Shangean
Recognised regional languages	Sha, Jia, Yangzom, Sangpo, Lhakpa, Gyal
Demonym(s)	Mahayalan
Government	Unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy
• King	Jamyang Trengwa
• Ugyen	Rabyang Aukatsang
Legislature	National Council
• Upper house	National Assembly
• Lower house	House of Representatives
History of Mahayala
• Independence	1 March 1935
• Civil War	1963–1975
• Duga Conference	8 October 1975
• Current constitution	20 September 1982
Area
• Total	704,547.94 km2 (272,027.48 sq mi)
• Water (%)	0.455
Population
• 2016 census	20,342,000
• Density	28.87/km2 (74.8/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2018 estimate
• Total	$478.19 billion
• Per capita	$8,099
GDP (nominal)	2018 estimate
• Total	$199.7 billion
• Per capita	$2,023
Gini (2015)	32.5 medium
HDI (2022)	0.697 medium
Currency	Mahayalan bhuti (MBH)
Time zone	UTC-1
Date format	YYYY-MM-DD
Driving side	left
Calling code	+32
Internet TLD	.my

Mahayala (མ་ཧ་ཡ་ལ་; Gurung) officially Kingdom of Mahayala (མ་ཧ་ཡ་ལ་ཀྲོའུ; Gurung Gyal Khap) is a landlocked country in Coius bordering Shangea to the south, Nirala to the northwest and Ansan to the west. Situated in the Western Shaleghos, Mahayala is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates. Dharma is the nation's capital and the largest city. Mahayala is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious and multi-cultural state, with Nampa, Tromka and Shangean as the official languages.

Ancient Mahayala, first ruled by Lobsang Tsering from 587 to 599, saw the emergence of its culture and written language. Under Togoti and Shangean rule, the region experienced significant political shifts, with Zeyar Ko Zeyar's empire being the final dominant force before colonization. The period from 1667 to 1935 saw Mahayala under Toki and Imperial Shangean rule, marked by discrimination against ethnic Mahayalans. The nation declared independence in 1933 amid the Great War and endured a civil war from 1962 to 1975. Recent years have been marked by reforms aimed at modernization, with a shift towards liberalization in the 1990s.

Mahayala has a diverse geography, including flat farmland, forest-covered hills, and some of the highest mountains on the planet. The biggest city and capital is Dharma. Mahayala is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious and multi-cultural nation. Mahayala is a member of the Community of Nations, International Council for Democracy, Association for Economic Development and Cooperation, Council for Mutual Development, International Trade Organization and Sangang Mutual Security Organization.

Etymology

The name Mahayala is believed to be a combination of the Lhakpa words mah "between" and yalan "mountain" or "peak". The official name of Mahayala in is Gurung in Nampa and Gǔlóng in Shangean.

History

Ancient Mahayala

Emperor (Kechok, ཁེ་ཆིའུ་ཁེ།) Lobsang Tsering is considered the first ruler of the Mahayala, ruling from 587 to 599. He ruled the Kingdom of Jagat, situated in the southern part of the nation. He reigned with the help of Shangean monarchs. The northern and eastern regions of present-day Mahayala were known as a focal point for small kingdoms. In those small kingdoms, the modern Mahayalan culture was evolving. It was during this time that the Mahayalan written language emerged, and Mahayalan art experienced a flourishing period.

Under Togoti and Shangean Rule

Depiction of Zeyar Ko Zeyar as a Chanwan Nat

The Togoti Khaganate had annexed or puppeted most of the small kingdoms by 1510, but the culture of the region remained vibrant and spread among the Togotis as well. The Khaganate fell after their invasion of Shangea in the early 1600s, and, as a southern buffer of the Khaganate, most of Mahayala was taken by the Jiao dynasty. Some small kingdoms still remained. In 1652, Zeyar Ko Zeyar ascended to power in one of these small nations. His empire, the final pan-Satrian dominion preceding Euclean colonization, wielded substantial cultural and religious influence and functioned as a dominant political force. It meddled in the internal affairs of numerous Satrian states.

Following the collapse of Jiao and the establishment of the Toki Dynasty, the region swiftly transitioned into an integral part of the empire, significantly reliant on the central government in Outomari. Toki rule lasted from 1667 to 1864. In 1864, the Toki Dynasty was overthrown and the Heavenly Shangean Empire was founded. The new dynasty occupied Mahayala from 1864 to 1935. The Mahayalans were discriminated against by the Shangean government, who regarded them as inferior citizens.

In 1903, a meeting of Zohist monks, government officials and heads of prominent families unanimously elected Jamyang Tashi as the king. The meeting was done in hiding. In 1914, a severe famine swept across the empire, with Mahayala suffering the greatest devastation. On 19 January 1915, an Imperial Regiment stationed in Dharma murdered rioting civilians in an accident known today as Bloody Tuesday. Following this, on January 29, 1915, the Imperial Governor of Mahayala, Shao Lingxin, was assassinated by a Mahayalan socialist nationalist named Kinzang Dorji. This triggered a chain of violence instigated by Imperial Regiments influenced by the Church of Emperor Worship, a radical Shangean religious movement. This, along with the famine resulted in the loss of approximately 60,000 lives. Under Zhao Hongjun, and especially Ren Xilian, the violence persisted.

Unification and independence

Great War

Soliders of the Mahayalan Army in June 1934.

In 1927, the Great War began. With the beginning of the Sakata Offensive in June 1932 and the major casualties it enflicted on Shangean troops, Shangea redeployed its forces to the primary front. On May 2, 1933, king Jamyang Tashi declared Mahayala's independence with the support of the Grand Alliance. As the Shangean forces were tied up in the war against Senria, Mahayala was not their main priority. Although officially the rebellion continued until 1935, the fighting ended already in the fall of 1934.

Civil War

Main article: Mahayalan Civil War

Anti-aircraft troops of the NCF in 1967.

The first decades were problematic in many ways. In 1962, inflation soared due to the government's poor economic policies. The king did little to address the issue, despite holding ultimate power in the government. The breaking point came in late 1963 when rebellion erupted in the Shangean regions of the south. With Shangean support, the National Coexistence Front began a guerrilla war against the central government forces. The insurgents quickly gained control of large parts of the rural south. They periodically besieged the capital, causing severe food shortages. The main supporters of the insurgents were primarily impoverished farmers.

During the conflict, it was widely believed that there was no military solution. The government's significantly stronger forces would likely have defeated the rebels in open combat, but the guerrillas managed to avoid such confrontations and stuck to guerrilla tactics that the security forces could never effectively counter. The group's actions pushed the entire state into isolationism. The guerrilla war had initially been fought against the central government's security forces, but in 1971, the country's army became involved. The army received support from Senria, which provided them with assault rifles and trained officers.

In a 1970 Community of Nations statement, the guerrillas were defined as terrorists. In February of the following year, a peacekeeping operation was initiated. Both the ICD and CN human rights commissioners unsuccessfully appealed to the central government to agree to ceasefires. The civil war did not fully end until 1975 when, following the Coastal Crisis, the government declared a ceasefire. CN's peacekeeping operation in Mahayala concluded in January 1976.

Contemporary history

Coastal Crisis

- coastal crisis; tensions

- joining SAMSO

- something happens

- ethnic shangeans get special autonomy

- everyone is happy :)

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In the early 1980s, the new king, Jamyang Chenga, initiated significant reforms. He overhauled the military, border policies, and the economy. He also transferred a substantial portion of the king's powers to the prime minister, although he retained some authority. Modernizing the economy has been a success, and it has led to a period of economic growth and development. Jamyang Chenga passed away on 28 February 2008 and was followed by his son, Jamyang Trengwa. Since the beginning of the 1990s, Mahayala's economic policy has aimed at liberalization. In particular, efforts have been made to reduce the role of the public sector in exports. State-owned enterprises have been privatized or discontinued.

Geography

Biodiversity

Mahayala has among the highest diversity of mammals and birds in Coius. There are around 750 species of birds and more than X species of mammals in the nation.

Climate

Tselha (left) is the highest mountain in Mahayala. Advancing monsoon clouds and showers (right) in Geymutsang.

Mahayala has five seasons: winter, summer, spring, autumn, and monsoon season. Mahayala's climate varies with elevation, from subtropical in the west to temperate in central Mahayala and polar-type climate with year-round snow in the northeast. The majority of Mahayala's populated areas enjoy a temperate climate, with summer temperatures rarely surpassing 28°C. The typical yearly temperature hovers around 18°C. The southwest monsoon, which arrives in Mahayala during the summer, brings heavy rainfall to the southern slopes of the Shaleghos. This monsoonal precipitation is crucial for Mahayala's water supply, but it can also lead to landslides and flooding in some areas. Higher elevations of the Shaleghos experience snowfall during the winter months.

The varied topography results in microclimates, where conditions can differ significantly over short distances. Sheltered valleys may have different climates compared to exposed mountain slopes.

Government and politics

Government

Jamyang Trengwa 4th Rgyal po	Rabyang Aukatsang 11th Ugyen

Demographics

Education

Historically, education in Mahayala was limited to monastic school education, home-schooling or gurukulas. However, the country underwent a significant transformation in the 1980s when it began to modernize its education system. The rugged terrain has presented challenges to the provision of comprehensive educational services. According to the IFDS, Mahayala is meeting 94.9% of its expected fulfillment for the right to education, based on its income level. Most Mahayalan students being educated abroad received technical training in Senria, Shangea, Gaullica, Estmere and Werania. Estmerish-speaking countries attracted the majority of Mahayalan students. The vast majority returned to their homeland.

Culture

Literature and the performing arts

A traditional dance at a festival celebrating Tshewang

Media

The first newspaper in Mahayala was called "Nyanshib," which translates to "knowledge expression." It began as a weekly publication in June 1901, established by Georg Eichmann, a Weranian publisher, at the request of Yuan Jiahao, the Imperial Governor of Mahayala. It was discontinued in 1936, after the Great War. TBA

Cuisine

The diverse topography and climate conditions have led to the cultivation and availability of a wide variety of ingredients. Additionally, the region's cultural diversity, with various ethnic groups and their distinct traditions, has shaped the cuisine over centuries.

Meat and dried vegetable soups and stews, seasoned with chilies and cheese, are common. Rice is a staple in many Mahayalan dishes, particularly in the lower-lying southern part of the country. Different types of millet, barley, and wheat are also commonly used. The cuisine also prominently features meat, with lamb, qik and goat being popular choices. In some regions, meat is preserved through methods like drying or smoking to ensure its availability in harsh climates. Dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, including the famous qik cheese, are widely used in various recipes. Different types of lentils and legumes are used to prepare soups, stews, and side dishes.

Notable dishes include dema (dumplings), tso zang (lentil soup with rice), lhendup (fermented leafy greens), sanggyai (roasted barley flour), pem lhaden (chili and cheese stew), garab (bread stuffed with meat and cabbage) and chuki nidup (kidney beans with rice).

Dress

The traditional dress of Mahayala is known as dakpa for men and kha for women. The Dakpa is a knee-length robe tied at the waist with a fabric belt, and the Kha is an ankle-length dress accompanied by a blouse and a jacket. Common attire also includes the "subba," a long, loose robe with a wide sash, and distinctive boots. Colors and accessories often signify social and religious status. Common elements include colorful fabrics and intricate embroidery. Modern clothing, influenced by global fashion, is also prevalent, especially in urban areas.