The Mahisapala Dynasty (Nepali: महिषपाल वंश) was a dynasty established by an Abhira that ruled the Kathmandu Valley.[1][2][3] They were also known as Mahispalbanshi.[4] They took control of Nepal after replacing the Gopala dynasty.[5] The Gopalas and the Mahisapalas were together known as Abhiras.[6] Three kings of Mahisapala dynasty ruled the valley before they were overthrown by the Kiratas.[7][8]

Rulers

  • Bar Singh
  • Jaya Singh
  • Bhuban Singh[9]

See also

References

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


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