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In the 11th century, a powerful empire of Khas people emerged in western Nepal whose territory at its highest peak included much of western Nepal as well as parts of western Tibet and Uttarakhand of India. By the 14th century, the empire had splintered into loosely associated Baise rajyas, literally 22 states as
In the 16th century, a dynasty emerged in the southern parts of Nepal near the border with Bihar which used the Sena surname and claimed descent from the Senas of Bengal. One of their branches formed the Sena dynasty of Makwanpur which ruled from the fort of Makwanpur Gadhi . [ 33 ]
16th-century Nepalese people (19 P) Pages in category "16th century in Nepal" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
The sculpture of Nepal is best known for small religious figures and ritual objects in bronze or copper alloy, but also has other strengths. The Newar people of Nepal had a long-lasting specialism in casting small bronze figures, mostly religious and especially Buddhist, considerable numbers of which were exported to India and Tibet over many centuries.
Beginning in the early twelfth century, leading notables in Nepal began to appear with names ending in the term malla, ("wrestler" in Sanskrit), [21] indicating a person of great strength and power. Arimalla (reigned 1200–16) was the first king to be so called, [ 22 ] and the practice of adopting such a name was followed regularly by rulers ...
Gorkha Palace complex is a 16th-century palace built by the King of Gorkha, Ram Shah. [23] Built in traditional Nepalese architecture, It served as a fort, a palace, and a temple. [23] [24] Prithvi Narayan Shah was crowned as the King of Gorkha in the palace, who would later be crowned the first King of a unified Nepal. [23]
The Gorkha Palace, located in the Gorkha district of Nepal, is a historic landmark built in the 16th century by Ram Shah. [1] [2] The palace is built on top of a hill at an altitude of about 1,000 meters (3,300 ft). [3] This palace is an hour walk from the downtown Gorkha bazaar.
16th; 17th; 18th; 19th; 20th; 21st; Pages in category "16th-century establishments in Nepal" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.