Ranasur Bista

Ranasur Bista (रणसूर बिस्ट), was a Nepali architect who is considered to be one of the key figures in the building of early Rana palaces of Nepal. Bista is among the pioneer master masons of Nepal in introducing European building style with Traditional Vastu shastra. He is best known for designing and engineering palaces for the first Rana prime minister of Nepal Jung Bahadur Rana.

Work
Ranasur Bista is mainly credited for building and designing Rana palaces. Some of his major projects are:
 * Thapathali Durbar
 * Singha Mahal
 * Charburja Durbar
 * Gol Baithak
 * Narayanhity Palace(Ranodip Singh Kunwar's,but later was demolished)