![]() The history of the Gorkha state goes back to 1559 when Dravya Shah established a kingdom in an area chiefly inhabited by Magars. Instead of annexing the newly acquired states to his kingdom of Gorkha, Prithvi Narayan decided to move his capital to Kathmandu establishing the Shah dynasty which ruled unified Nepal from 1769 to 2008. Much of Kathmandu Valley’s history around this time was recorded by Capuchin friars who lived in the valley on their way in and out of Tibet.Īn ambitious Gorkha King named Prithvi Narayan Shah embarked on a conquering mission that led to the defeat of all the kingdoms in the valley (including Kirtipur which was an independent state) by 1769. One among these was the kingdom of Gorkha with a Shah ruler. Around this time, the Nepal as we know it today was divided into about 46 independent principalities. After the death of Yaksha Malla, the valley was divided into three kingdoms: Kathmandu (Kantipur), Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon) and Patan (Lalitpur). It was also during their rule that society and the cities became well organized religious festivals were introduced and literature, music and art were encouraged. The Lichhavis brought art and architecture to the valley but the golden age of creativity arrived in 1200 A.D with the Mallas.ĭuring their 550 year rule, the Mallas built numerous temples and splendid palaces with picturesque squares. He married off his daughter Bhrikuti to the famous Tibetan King Tsong Tsen Gampo thus establishing good relations with Tibet. In the early 7th Century, Amshuvarma, the first Thakuri king took over the throne from his father-in-law who was a Lichhavi. ![]() One of the legacies of the Lichhavis is the Changu Narayan Temple near Bhaktapur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Culture), which dates back to the 5th Century. the Lichhavis arrived from northern India and overthrew the Kirantis. Their famous King Yalumber is even mentioned in the epic, ‘Mahabharat’. ![]() ![]() the Kirantis are said to have ruled the valley. Records mention the Gopalas and Mahishapalas believed to have been the earliest rulers with their capital at Matatirtha, the south-west corner of the Kathmandu Valley. Yadu Nath Khanal Lecture Series 1st Edition-2022 ![]()
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