Mahisapala dynasty

The Mahisapala Dynasty (Nepali: महिषपाल वंश) also known as the Ahir dynasty[1] was a dynasty established by an Abhira that ruled the Kathmandu Valley.[2][3][4] They were also known as Mahispalbanshi.[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]

Rulers[edit]

  • Bar Singh
  • Jaya Singh
  • Bhuban Singh[10]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Regmi, D. R.; Studies, Nepal Institute of Asian (1969). Ancient Nepal. Firma K. L. Mukhopadhyay.
  2. ^ Vaidya, Tulasī Rāma (1985). Crime and Punishment in Nepal: A Historical Perspective. Bini Vaidya and Purna Devi Manandhar.
  3. ^ Regmi, D. R.; Studies, Nepal Institute of Asian (1969). Ancient Nepal. Firma K. L. Mukhopadhyay.
  4. ^ Shaha, Rishikesh (2001). An Introduction to Nepal. Ratna Pustak Bhandar. p. 39.
  5. ^ Ḍhakāla, Bāburāma (2005). Empire of Corruption. Babu Ram Dhakal. ISBN 978-99946-33-91-3.
  6. ^ Singh, G. P. (2008). Researches Into the History and Civilization of the Kirātas. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-212-0281-7.
  7. ^ Nepalese Culture : Annual Journal of NeHCA. Nepalese History, Culture and Archaeology Instruction Committee, Kirtipur Campus, T.U. 1985.
  8. ^ Khatri, Tek Bahadur (1973). The Postage Stamps of Nepal. Sharada Kumari K.C.
  9. ^ Khatri, Shiva Ram (1999). Nepal Army Chiefs: Short Biographical Sketches. Sira Khatri.
  10. ^ Shrestha, Nagendra Prasad (2007). The Road to Democracy and Kingdom of God. Shrijana Shrestha. ISBN 978-99946-2-462-1.