Write down the name of four Mythological Period of Nepal and explain each
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There is four periods, mythological period (Gopal, Mahispal, and Kirat dynasty), ancient period (Lichchhavi dynasty), medieval period (Thakuri and Malla dynasty), and modern period (Shah and Rana dynasty). Kathmandu valley was the capital of all rulers.
gopal dynasty=According to Hindu and Buddhist legend God Krishna and Manjushree cut Chobhar hill south of Kathmandu by magical swords afterwards, Kathmandu Valley became inhabitable land. The cow herders enter from south and Naga rulers defeated by them. Naga rulers were chased to the south. Meanwhile, a Vedic Sage 'Ne' was living at the confluence of Teku. He chose Bhuktaman (Bhumigupta) for a King of the Gopal dynasty. Bhuktaman also put a suffix 'Gupta'. The eight, Gopal (Gupta) Kings, such as Bhumi Gupta, Jaya Gupta, Dharma Gupta, Harsh Gupta, Bhim Gupta, Mani Gupta, Bishnu Gupta, and Jeet Gupta ruled at least 521 years in Nepal, according to Gopal chronicle. The capital was at Matatirtha southwest of Kathmandu Valley. They had established own kingdom and villages in the mythological period.
abhir (mahishpal dynasty ) The Gopal chronicle mentioned, Jeet Gupta was defeated by Abhir King, then he became a new King in Kathmandu Valley. Some historians believed both dynasties were the same, however, different occupations with cow and buffalo farms in the mythological period. Karkapetrik chronicle mentioned, Abhir Dynasty used to reign in the plain land of Nepal within Simaraungarh and Janakpur. They had numerous weapons and buffalo farms themselves. Later, they entered Kathmandu Valley and defeated King Jeet Gupta.
kirant dynasty- The last Abhir King Bhuvan Singh was defeated by the first Kirat King Yalamber. Kirat Dynasty ruled at least 526 years in Nepal. The 29 Kings were Yalamber (1), Pavi (2) Skandar (3), Balamba (4), Hriti (5), Humati (6), Jitedasti (7), Galinja (8), Pushka (9), Suyarma (10), Papa (11), Bunka (12), Swananda (13), Sthunko (14), Jinghri (15), Nane (16), Luka (17), Thor (18), Thoko (19), Verma (20), Guja (21), Pushkar(22), Keshu (23), Suja (24), Sansa (25), Gunam (26), Khimbu (27), Patuka (28), and Gasti (29) in Kirat Dynasty.
lichhavi dynasty - The capital of Lichchavi was at Vaishali, across the Ganges from the ancient city of Pataliputra (modern Patna) in India. Their independent republic state was large and powerful. While King Aajath attacked the kingdom Lichchavi went to Nepal as a refugee. They attacked and defeated Kiratis to establish own kingdom. Lichchavi believed the 8th king descended from the Suryavamsi King Dasharath in Ayodhya. In the 3rd century AD, Jayadeva was the King. Basanta Dev, Shiva Dev 1st, and Amsuvarma were not Lichchavi King, however, they were a relative of the ruler.