Mahisapala dynasty

The Mahisapala dynasty (also known as Ahir dynasty) ^[1] was a dynasty established by an Abhira that ruled the Kathmandu Valley. ^{[2] [3] [4] [5]} They took control of Nepal after replacing the Gopala dynasty. ^[6] The Gopalas and the Mahisapalas were together known as Abhiras. ^[7] Three kings of Mahisapala dynasty ruled the valley before they were overthrown by the Kiratas. ^{[8] [9]}

Rulers

The three kings of this dynasty were: ^{[10] [11]}

• Bar Singh or Bara Simha
• His son, Jaya Singh or Jayamati Simha
• His son, Bhuban Singh or Bhuvana Simha

The last king was overthrown by Yalambar. ^[11]

See also

• Gopala Dynasty
• Abhira-gupta dynasty
• Ahir
• Abhiras

References

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11. Wright, Daniel (1877). "History of Nepāl". Cambridge University Press. pp. 108–109.