Mahisapala dynasty
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The Mahisapala Dynasty (Nepali: महिषपाल वंश) was a dynasty established by an Abhira that ruled the Kathmandu Valley.[1][2][3] They were also known as Mahispalbanshi.[4] They took control of Nepal after replacing the Gopala dynasty.[5] The Gopalas and the Mahisapalas were together known as Abhiras.[6] Three kings of Mahisapala dynasty ruled the valley before they were overthrown by the Kiratas.[7][8]
Rulers
[edit]The three kings of this dynasty were:[9][10]
- Bar Singh or Bara Sinha
- His son, Jaya Singh or Jayamati Sinha
- His son, Bhuban Singh or Bhuvana Sinha
The last king was overthrown by Yalambar.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Vaidya, Tulasī Rāma (1985). Crime and Punishment in Nepal: A Historical Perspective. Bini Vaidya and Purna Devi Manandhar.
- ^ Regmi, D. R.; Studies, Nepal Institute of Asian (1969). Ancient Nepal. Firma K. L. Mukhopadhyay.
- ^ Shaha, Rishikesh (2001). An Introduction to Nepal. Ratna Pustak Bhandar. p. 39.
- ^ Ḍhakāla, Bāburāma (2005). Empire of Corruption. Babu Ram Dhakal. ISBN 978-99946-33-91-3.
- ^ Singh, G. P. (2008). Researches Into the History and Civilization of the Kirātas. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-212-0281-7.
- ^ Nepalese Culture : Annual Journal of NeHCA. Nepalese History, Culture and Archaeology Instruction Committee, Kirtipur Campus, T.U. 1985.
- ^ Khatri, Tek Bahadur (1973). The Postage Stamps of Nepal. Sharada Kumari K.C.
- ^ Khatri, Shiva Ram (1999). Nepal Army Chiefs: Short Biographical Sketches. Sira Khatri.
- ^ Shrestha, Nagendra Prasad (2007). The Road to Democracy and Kingdom of God. Shrijana Shrestha. ISBN 978-99946-2-462-1.
- ^ a b Wright, Daniel (1877). "History of Nepāl". Cambridge University Press. pp. 108–109.
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