Nepal history 🇳🇵
Nepal history 🇳🇵
Nepal has a rich and fascinating history that spans thousands of years. Here's an overview of the key periods and events in Nepal's history:
🗿 Ancient Nepal (Before 300 CE)
•Early settlements in the Kathmandu Valley were established by the Newar people.
•Lichhavi Dynasty (circa 300–800 CE): This period marked the introduction of Hinduism and Buddhism. The capital, Kathmandu, flourished as a cultural and religious center.
•Important monuments like Swayambhunath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple trace back to this era.
🏯 Medieval Nepal (800–1768 CE)
•Malla Dynasty (12th–18th century): Known for its patronage of the arts, literature, and architecture.
•The Malla kings ruled over three major kingdoms: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan, which competed and cooperated with each other.
•This era gave rise to many of the pagoda-style temples and Durbar Squares that still stand today.
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