Gunakamadeva

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Gunakamadeva
King of Nepal
Reignc. 949–994
PredecessorVikramadeva
SuccessorUdaydeva
Dynasty Thakuri
ReligionHinduism

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]

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References

  1. ↑ Encyclopædia Britannica
  2. 1 2 Regmi, D.R. (1960). Medieval Nepal: Early medieval period, 750-1350 A.D. Lucknow: Prem Printing Press.
  3. 1 2 3 Nepal ka itihas (Hindi) Author:Kāśī Prasāda Śrīvāstava
  4. ↑ "Sherpa World (Nepali)". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  5. 1 2 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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