Ajaymerukot
Ajaymerukot (Nepali:अजयमेरुकोट) was one of the capital of Doti kingdom established by the Malla kings in 13th century. The ruins of the palace is located in Ajaymeru Rural Municipality in Dadeldhura district which about 3.3 km away from Dadeldhhura, Nepal.[1][2][3][4][5]
History
[edit]The establishment of Ajaymerukot is not verified, but two theory exists. The first one says that it was established in the 13th century by king Ranjana Paal while another theory suggests it was established by two princes of Katyuri dynasity: Sahastra Paal and Niryapaldev before 1411 BS (1354-1355).[6][7]
Copper inscription by king Niray Paldev from 1419 BS (1362-1363) has been found in the ruins of the palace.
Palace ruins
[edit]The ruins of palace consists of a seven storied main palace. A paved stair leads from palace to the bath house. The stone carvings in the face of palace is believed to be carved by Jaad artists from India. A assembly hall is situated in lower section of the palace. For a long period, the ruins were neglected.[8] In 2074 BS, government started conservation effort by making a plan, however the encroachment of the area by local has affected the effort.[9][10][11]
References
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- ^ "अतिक्रमणमा १३ सय वर्ष पुरानो अजयमेरुकोट". Naya Patrika. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ "एतिहासिक अजयमेरुकोट क्षेत्रमा सरसफाइ (फोटो फिचर)". Unity Khabar. 2019-10-16. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ "मल्ल कालको इतिहास बोकेको अजयमेरुकोट क्षेत्र पर्यो अतिक्रमणमा". Thaha Khabar. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ रातोपाटी. "डडेल्धुराको अजयमेरुकोट गुरुयोजना निर्माण गरिने". RatoPati. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ "अतिक्रमणको चपेटामा अजयमेरुकोट – Saurahaonline.com". Retrieved 2021-01-28.
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