Kirat Dynasty Rule
- Title
- Kirat Dynasty Rule
- Description
Overview
The Kirat Dynasty is recognized as the earliest documented ruling dynasty of Nepal, governing the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding hills.
Key Facts
- Duration: Believed to have ruled for approximately 1,500 years with a lineage of 29 kings (with King Yalamber as the first and King Gasti as the last).
- Historical Mention: Extensively cited in ancient scriptures like the Mahabharata and classical texts.
- Culture: Renowned for their warrior culture, early agricultural systems, and Mundum-based nature worship (Kirati culture).
- Succession: The dynasty's rule ended around the 1st century AD, succeeded by the Lichhavis.
- Period
- Ancient
- Year (AD)
- -800
- CMAT Significance
- The **Kirat Dynasty** represents Nepal's earliest documented ruling dynasty. For CMAT preparation, key focus areas include the first king (**Yalamber**), the last king (**Gasti**), and references in classical texts like the *Mahabharata*.