Karnali people
| कार्णालयः | |
 Karnali flag | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 1,000,000 () | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Hurmu |
982,797 |
 Aerla |
8,000 |
| Languages | |
| Karnamarker, Karnali | |
| Religion | |
| Krishnism, Karmaism | |
History
The Republic of Karnali was a micronation founded in 1477 by a micronationalist named Hoefensfill, who would later take the name Nephthys Qebhsennuf. Drawing inspiration from the Kingdom of Nepal, the Republic aimed to create a cultural and administrative synthesis rooted in both Eastern spirituality and Western political structure. Its official languages were English and Sanskrit, reflecting its unique cultural orientation.
Historical development
Karnali experienced four main political transitions throughout its history, each marked by significant constitutional changes. These eras are formally recognized as:
- First Republic
- Second Republic
- Third Republic
- The Monarchy (Parliamentary Monarchy phase)
- The republic formally dissolved in 1516, though its cultural and ideological remnants persisted in various forms.
Security and Intelligence
A central institution in Karnali’s national identity was its defense force and the Karnalian Intelligence Agency (KIA), both established on the day of the Republic’s founding. The KIA was known for its strict internal control mechanisms and for operating at the heart of state activity, often accused of suppressing dissent and external espionage.
Collapse and Aftermath
Following its disintegration, the Karnali population was scattered, with much of its structure collapsing and a sharp decline in population ensued. A tragic milestone occurred during the Ancora Uprising in Aerla (1712), when Karnalian participants such as Kalyan Sinjali and Narendra Khanal were killed. The uprising ended in brutal repression, including the deployment of nerve gas in a predominantly Karnalian district, leading to mass casualties and forced displacement.
Contemporary Presence Despite historical trauma, Karnalian identity has survived in diaspora:
In Hurmu, Karnalians maintain active cultural traditions, with a majority population concentrated in the Karnamark region. In Aamaland, there is a significant minority of Karnalian descendants. In the Grand Duchy of Normandie, Karnalians live in smaller numbers, often integrated but maintaining distinct community networks.
