Why were there only few people outside Nepal before 2047. If the kings were so powerful, why was the Karnali and humla, jumla always humla jumla. Why did the krantikari came?
Nothing is perfect. Raja haru le bhog gare afno pala ma. What they did is superficial. Look at the general people, they were out of reach of many facilities.
I am not in favor of ghusiya Neta but for Nepal kings were not some miracle workers. They do build big infrastructure, but why did not general people had electricity at that time.
Nepal was not the poor country because the false data was provided to the foreign country. Nepal was a closed country. All the foreign movements were monitored.
Never the less, Nepal was always poor. Most of the people lived in poverty and no food to eat. Kathmandu is not the only place. Ask any Nepali in late 50's or 60's who were from hills and they will explain you how harsh the life is.
Summary: Kings were never the better option for Nepal. They are dictator.