The Most Glorious Mahendra Chain ( Mahendra Mala Manapadvi) is a royal decoration of Nepal. History It was instituted on 26 February 1961 by the King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev. Grades It is awarded in only one class, the Chain, to reigning sovereigns. Recipients Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom King Birendra Queen Aishwarya King Gyanendra Queen Komal External links World Medals Index, Nepal: Mahendramala Manapadvi References Mahendra Chain Mahendra Chain 1961 establishments in Nepal