Abhira-Gupta dynasty
Ancient dynasty of Kathmandu valley, Nepal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Abhira-Gupta Dynasty also known as the Ahir-Gupta dynasty was a dynasty which existed in the Kathmandu Valley in modern-day Nepal.[1][2][3] These Abhira-Guptas had overshadowed the Licchavi kings in the administration.[4] Ravigupta,[5] Bhaumagupta, Jishnugupta and Vishnugupta[6] of Abhira-Gupta family controlled Kathmandu (Nepal) as de facto-ruler during many Lichchhavi kings.[7][8][9][10]
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Abhira-Gupta Dynasty | |||||||
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6th century–7th century | |||||||
Capital | Kathmandu | ||||||
Common languages | Sanskrit | ||||||
Religion | Hinduism | ||||||
Government | Monarchy | ||||||
Maharaja | |||||||
• Unknown | Ravigupta | ||||||
• 567-590 A.D | Bhaumagupta | ||||||
• 622-637 A.D | Jishnugupta | ||||||
• 637-644 A.D | Vishnugupta | ||||||
History | |||||||
• Established | 6th century | ||||||
• Disestablished | 7th century | ||||||
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