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Gunakamadeva
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Gunakamadeva was a Thakuri ruler credited with the founding of Kathmandu. He ruled from around 949 to 994 CE.[1][2]
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Life
[edit]He is also credited to have started Yenya and Lakhey Jatra.[3] He was known for his tantric abilities which was demonstrated by him entering Shantipur in Swayambhunath.[4] During his rule, he renovated Pashupatinath temple, Raktakali temple, Kankeshwari temple and Panchalinga Bhairav temple.[3]
Gunakamadeva is credited with founding Kathmandu.[5] With the development of cities, he transformed agrarian society to an industrial city trading between India and Tibet.[5]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Encyclopædia Britannica
- ^ a b Regmi, D.R. (1960). Medieval Nepal: Early medieval period, 750-1350 A.D. Lucknow: Prem Printing Press.
- ^ 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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