Kailashkut Bhawan

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Kailashkut Bhawan was a palace in Nepal, built by Lichhavi King Amshuverma immediately after he was crowned in 598 CE. [1] It was constructed in vedic tripura style, having three adjoining buildings, Indragriha, Managriha and Kailashkut, and three courtyards. [2]

After Amshuverma, other de facto-ruler like Jishnugupta and Vishnugupta also ruled from Kailashkut Bhawan. While nominal head of the state used to stay at Mangriha palace. [3]

The Chinese monk Xuanzang mentioned the Kailashkut Bhawan in his travelogue and noted that the upper floor lobby could hold 1,000 people. [4]

Some remains of the palace may be located in Handigaun, Kathmandu District. [5] [6]

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