Gunakamadeva
10th-century Thakuri ruler of Nepal
| Gunakamadeva | |
|---|---|
 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.[1][2]
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]
See also
- History of Kathmandu
References
- ^ Encyclopædia Britannica
- ^ a b Regmi, D.R. (1960). Medieval Nepal: Early medieval period, 750-1350 A.D. Lucknow: Prem Printing Press.
- ^ a b c Nepal ka itihas (Hindi) Author:Kāśī Prasāda Śrīvāstava
- ^ "Sherpa World (Nepali)". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
- ^ a b Book:Ancient Indian History And Civilization, Author:S. N. Sen
External links
- Statue of Gunakamadeva
| Preceded by Vikramadeva | King of Nepal 949–994 | Succeeded by Udaydeva |
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Thakuri kings of Nepal
- Raghavadeva (879–909)
- Jayadeva (909–919)
- Shankaradeva (919–939)
- Sahadeva (939–940)
- Vikramadeva (940–949)
- Gunakamadeva (949–994)
- Udaydeva (998–1004)
- Nirbhayadeva (1004–1009)
- Rudradeva I (1007–1030)
- Lakshmikamadeva (1030–1038)
- Bhaskaradeva (1039–1047)
- Baladeva (1048–1060)
- Pradyumnakamadeva (1060–1066)
- Nagargunadeva (1066–1069)
- Shankaradeva (1069–1083)
- Vamadeva (1083–1085)
- Harshadeva (1085–1098)
- Simhadeva (1098–1126)
- Indradeva (1126–1136)
- Manadeva (1136–1140)
- Narendradeva (1140–1147)
- Aanandadeva (1147–1167)
- Rudradeva II (1167–1175)
- Amritadeva (1175–1178)
- Somesvaradeva (1178–1183)
- Gunakamadeva II (1184–1187)
- Lakshmikamadeva II (1192–1197)
- Vijayakamadeva (1192–1200)
