Mahisapala dynasty
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The Mahisapala dynasty (also known as Ahir dynasty)[1] was a dynasty established by an Abhira that ruled the Kathmandu Valley.[2][3][4][5] They took control of Nepal after replacing the Gopala dynasty.[6] The Gopalas and the Mahisapalas were together known as Abhiras.[7] Three kings of Mahisapala dynasty ruled the valley before they were overthrown by the Kiratas.[8][9] The Mahisapala Dynasty is the first known dynasty which use Singh surname in their inscriptions.
Rulers
The three kings of this dynasty were:[10][11]
- Bar Singh or Bara Simha
- His son, Jaya Singh or Jayamati Simha
- His son, Bhuban Singh or Bhuvana Simha
The last king was overthrown by Yalambar.[11]
See also
References
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- ^ 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.
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- ^ 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.