Gunakamadeva

Gunakamadeva

Gunakamadeva

10th-century Thakuri ruler of Nepal

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

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]

He was succeeded by Udayadeva.[3][2]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Encyclopædia Britannica
  2. [2]
    Regmi, D.R. (1960). Medieval Nepal: Early medieval period, 750-1350 A.D. Lucknow: Prem Printing Press.
  3. [3]
    Nepal ka itihas (Hindi) Author:Kāśī Prasāda Śrīvāstava
  4. [4]
    "Sherpa World (Nepali)". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  5. [5]
    Book:Ancient Indian History And Civilization, Author:S. N. Sen
Preceded by
Vikramadeva
 King of Nepal
949–994		 Succeeded by
Udaydeva
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