The ancient period of Nepales history was overule by Lichhavi Dynasty. They ruled Nepal from the year 300 BC to 1200 A.D (approx). The Lichhavi Period is the first documented period in the history of Nepal. After having lost the political in India they entered Nepal . After coming to Nepal, they were attracted by the monarcial system and they defeated the last Kiranti king Gasti. They were probably the Rajputs of today's Bihar and Uttar Pradesh of India. The 1st king of Lichhavi period was Jai Dev I.
The 1st historical king of Nepal, Mandev, the son of King Dharmadev. During his reign, the political and cultural development is found to be developed. He was said to be talented and brave king who was responsible for the conquests in the east and west. He stroke the copper coins and started the numismatic history of Nepal.
Another famous king of Lichhavi period is King Amshuvarma. Amsuvarma was not a Lichhavi but he became the actual ruler in 602 A.D because he had married the daughter of a Lichhavi king Shivadev, who was the maternal uncle of Amshuvarma. His reign is considered as the Golden Era of Lichhavi Period. Amsuvarma was a far-sighted ruler in aspect of making family connections making him a great diplomat. He married his sister to an Indian prince and his daughter 'Bhrikuti' to Tibet's powerful King Tstrong tsong Gompo. Bhrikuti is believed to have taken as part of her dowry the begging bowl of Gautam Buddha and other artifacts of Buddhism. Together with Gompo's second wife, a Chinese Princess, Bhrikuti converted the king and the Tibet to Buddhism.
The 1st historical king of Nepal, Mandev, the son of King Dharmadev. During his reign, the political and cultural development is found to be developed. He was said to be talented and brave king who was responsible for the conquests in the east and west. He stroke the copper coins and started the numismatic history of Nepal.
Another famous king of Lichhavi period is King Amshuvarma. Amsuvarma was not a Lichhavi but he became the actual ruler in 602 A.D because he had married the daughter of a Lichhavi king Shivadev, who was the maternal uncle of Amshuvarma. His reign is considered as the Golden Era of Lichhavi Period. Amsuvarma was a far-sighted ruler in aspect of making family connections making him a great diplomat. He married his sister to an Indian prince and his daughter 'Bhrikuti' to Tibet's powerful King Tstrong tsong Gompo. Bhrikuti is believed to have taken as part of her dowry the begging bowl of Gautam Buddha and other artifacts of Buddhism. Together with Gompo's second wife, a Chinese Princess, Bhrikuti converted the king and the Tibet to Buddhism.
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