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The festivals of Nepal have their roots in Hinduism as more than 80% of the population of the country is Hindu. Buddhism, the second-largest religion of the nation which accounts for 9% of the population, has influenced the cultural festivals of Nepal. Dashain or Vijaya Dashami is the longest and
Although very little is known about the early history of Nepal, legends and documented references reach far back to the 30th century BC. [14] Also, the presence of historical sites such as the Valmiki ashram , indicates the presence of Sanatana (ancient) Hindu culture in parts of Nepal at that period.
Constituent Assembly abolishes monarchy in Nepal, and declares Nepal a federal republic. [40] Jun: Maoist ministers resign from the cabinet in a row over who should be the next head of state. 23 July: Dr. Ram Baran Yadav becomes the first president of Nepal. [41] 15 Aug: Prachanda is elected as the prime minister by the constituent assembly ...
National Museum of Nepal. Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepals's art and architecture is a dazzling display from medieval to the present, which is a heady amalgamation of two of the ancient and greatest religions of the world – Hinduism and Buddhism.
Although very little is known about the early history of Nepal, legends and documented references reach far back to the 30th century BC. [21] Also, the presence of historical sites such as the Valmiki ashram, indicates the presence of Sanatana (ancient) Hindu culture in parts of Nepal at that period.
The Licchavis of Nepal (Nepali: लिच्छवि, also Lichchhavi, Lichavi) ruled over a kingdom in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal from approximately 450 to 750 CE. The Licchavi clan originated from a branch of the Licchavis of Vaishali who ruled in the territory of modern-day Bihar and who later conquered the Kathmandu Valley.
In the early modern history of Nepal, Chhetris played a key role in the Unification of Nepal, providing the core of the Gorkhali army of the mid-18th century. [19] Bir Bhadra Thapa was a Thapa of Chhetri group [20] and leading Bharadar during Unification of Nepal. [21] His grandson Bhimsen Thapa became Mukhtiyar (Prime Minister) of Nepal. [21]
The dynasty controlled the areas we today know as Tirhut or Mithila in India and adjoining parts of South Eastern Nepal. [4] [5] The main power centre of the Karnats was the citadel of Simraungadh which was situated on the India - Nepal border. [6] The city of Darbhanga also became the second capital during the reign of Gangadeva. [7]