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    The Licchavis of Vaishali (Māgadhī Prakrit: 𑀮𑀺𑀘𑁆𑀙𑀯𑀺 Licchavi; Pāli: Licchavi; Sanskrit: ऋक्षवी Ṛkṣavī; English: "Bear Clan") were an ancient Indo-Aryan...
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    750 CE. The Licchavi clan originated from the Licchavis of Vaishali in modern-day Bihar, and conquered the Kathmandu Valley. The Licchavis were ruled by...
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  • Licchavi can refer to two historic states in South Asia: Licchavis of Vaishali, original branch of the tribe based in Vaishali, Bihar Licchavis of Nepal...
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    Vaishali, Vesali or Vaiśālī was a city in present-day Bihar, India, and is now an archaeological site. It is a part of the Tirhut Division. It was the...
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    legend, Vaishali derives its name from King Vishala, a son of Ikshvaku who founded the city. Vaishali was the capital of the vibrant Licchavi republic...
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    in many respects to the description of the stupa erected by the Licchavis of Vaishali shortly after the death of the Buddha to house the alms bowl he...
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    Patna (redirect from Capital of Bihar)
    strategically chosen place to better combat the Licchavis of Vaishali. He chose the site on the bank of the Ganges and fortified the area. Gautama Buddha...
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    Ajatashatru (category History of Bihar)
    maternal grandfather Chetaka who was the king of the great kingdom of the Vaishali republic (Vajjis/Licchavis). Ajatashatru sent notice thrice to Chetaka...
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    Amrapali (category Disciples of Gautama Buddha)
    (royal courtesan) of the Republic of Vaishali (located in present-day Bihar) in ancient India around 500 BC.Amrapali also won the title of rajnartaki (court...
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    Sanni Yakuma (category Demons of Sri Lanka)
    Yakuma originated during the time of the Buddha. The story goes that the king of Licchavis of Vaishali suspected his queen of committing adultery and had her...
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