| Gunakamadeva | |
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 c.12th century image of Gunakamadeva | |
| King of Nepal | |
| Reign | c. 949–994 |
| Predecessor | Vikramadeva |
| Successor | Udaydeva |
| Dynasty | Thakuri |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Gunakamadeva was a Thakuri ruler credited with the founding of Kathmandu. He ruled from around 949 to 994 CE.
Life
He is also credited to have started Yenya and Lakhey Jatra. He was known for his tantric abilities which was demonstrated by him entering Shantipur in Swayambhunath. During his rule, he renovated Pashupatinath temple, Raktakali temple, Kankeshwari temple and Panchalinga Bhairav temple.
Gunakamadeva is credited with founding Kathmandu. With the development of cities, he transformed agrarian society to an industrial city trading between India and Tibet.
He was succeeded by Udayadeva.
See also
References
- Encyclopædia Britannica
- ^ Regmi, D.R. (1960). Medieval Nepal: Early medieval period, 750-1350 A.D. Lucknow: Prem Printing Press.
- ^ Nepal ka itihas (Hindi) Author:Kāśī Prasāda Śrīvāstava
- "Sherpa World (Nepali)". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
- ^ Book:Ancient Indian History And Civilization, Author:S. N. Sen
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| Preceded byVikramadeva | King of Nepal 949–994 |
Succeeded byUdaydeva |
| Thakuri kings of Nepal | |
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