The Kirat Kings Nepal's First Dynasty

Before the Licchavis and the Mallas, Nepal was ruled by the Kirat dynasty, a semi-legendary line of kings who held the Kathmandu Valley for over a millennium. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the shadowy origins of the Kirats, their first king Yalamber, and the archaeological clues that hint at their existence. They discuss the Kirat language, religion, and society, and how this tribal kingdom eventually gave way to the Licchavi invasion. A deep dive into Nepal’s earliest recorded history, from the Mahabharata to the stone inscriptions at Changu Narayan.

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