The First Kyrati Civil War was a war fought between the Nationalists who sought to overthrow Kyrat monarchy and the Royalists who defended royal family. The civil war started in 1984, ended in 1987 and was immediately followed by Second Kyrati Civil War within the same year. Pagan Min consolidated his grip on Kyrat in 1987, many native Kyrat citizens loyal to him (and likely some remnants of the Nationalists) joined his Royal Army, while most of his vast triad gang joined the Royal Guard. Some of his forces and the population refused to betray the Royalists however, they saved many survivors and stood by Mohan side.

Outraged by Pagan Min's betrayal, Mohan Ghale and the rest of the Royalists swore revenge, just when the First Kyrati Civil War ended, they immediately founded the Golden Path and fought against Pagan Min, thus began the Second Kyrati Civil War in 1987. The civil war raged on up to the 21st century.

Since Kyrat is inspired by Nepal, the civil war is analogous to the real life Nepalese Civil War, the Nationalists are analogous to the Maoists of Nepal and the Royalists are analogous to the Royal Nepali Army.

The Second Kyrati Civil War is a war fought between the Golden Path, (formerly backed by the US, namely the CIA) and Pagan Min regime with combined forces of the Royal Army and the Royal Guard. The Second Civil War started as a result of Pagan Min betraying the Royalists in the First Kyrati Civil War and establishing a monarchist dictatorship. Golden Path forces were led by Mohan Ghale up to 1990, in 21st century they are commanded by Amita and Sabal. The Royal Army is commanded by Paul "De Pleur" Harmon while the Royal Guard is commanded by Yuma Lau.