Gunakamadeva
Gunakamadeva was a Lichhavi ruler who founded city of Kathmandu in 723 AD.[1] He is also credited to have started Yenya and Lakhey Jatra.[2] He was known for his tantric abilities which was demonstrated by him entering Shantipur in Swayambhunath.[3] During his rule, he renovated Pashupatinath temple, Raktakali temple, Kankeshwari temple and Panchalinga Bhairav temple.[2] He was succeeded by Udayadeva.[2]
Achievements[]
Gunakamadeva is credited to have founded Kathmandu, Patan and Sankhu.[4] With the development of cities, he transformed agrarian society to an industrial city trading between India and Tibet.[4]
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References[]
- ^ Encyclopædia Britannica
- ^ a b c Nepal ka itihas (Hindi) Author:Kāśī Prasāda Śrīvāstava
- ^ "Sherpa World (Nepali)". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
- ^ a b Book:Ancient Indian History And Civilization, Author:S. N. Sen
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Categories:
- History of Kathmandu
- Nepalese monarchs
- Licchavi kingdom
- 8th-century Nepalese people