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	Nepal History: Ancient Period (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		King Manu, who is said to be the first King of the world ruled Nepal in the Age of Truth (Satya Yuga) and Nepal was known as the Land of Truth (Satyawati).
		Similarly, Nepal was known as the ladder of slavation (Muktisopan) in the Copper Age (Dwapar Yuga); and it is known as 'Nepal' in the Iron Age, i.e., the present age of science and technology (Kali Yuga).
		King Dushyanta of India married Shakuntala, the adopted daughter of Kanwa Rishi of Nepal.
	www.infoclub.com.np /nepal/history/history_ancient.htm (2419 words)

	Nepal - The Malla Kings
		Arimalla (reigned 1200-16) was the first king to be so called, and the practice of adopting such a name was followed regularly by rulers in Nepal until the eighteenth century.
		The time of the earlier Malla kings was not one of consolidation but was instead a period of upheaval in and around Nepal.
		For example, in western Nepal, around Dullu in the Jumla Valley, an alternative seat of political and military power grew up around a separate dynasty of Mallas (who were not related to the Mallas of the Kathmandu Valley), who reigned until the fourteenth century.
	countrystudies.us /nepal/7.htm (784 words)

	Nepal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Lord Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal circa 563 BC and the Emperor Aśoka ruled over a vast empire including North India and southern Terai region of present day Nepal (though the hilly and mountainous regions were not a part of Aśoka's Empire) in the 1st century BC.
		The major languages of Nepal (percent spoken as mother tongue) are Nepali (49%), Maithili (12%), Bhojpuri (8%), Tharu (6%), Tamang (5%), Newari/Nepal Bhasa (4%), Magar (3%), Awadhi (2%), Bantawa (2%), Limbu (1%), and Bajjika (1%).
		Nepal uses 4 main calendars: the official solar Bikram Sambat, the lunar calendar,Newari calendar(Nepal sambat) and the Gregorian(western).
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/N/Nepal.htm (1889 words)

	Nepal Trailblazer Trekking & Travel: Nepal history, people of Nepal, Nepal population, Nepal religion, Nepal culture & ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Nepal is well said as a country of great beauty and visual varieties with the altitude of 70m above the sea level in the south and about 8848m height of Mt. Everest in the north.
		Nepal is famous in the world for its natural beauty, shining mountains, green valley and beautiful green places with terraced farmlands and hilly foot trails and the forests full of rare wild lives including the lordly tiger, one- horn rhinoceros.
		Nepal has a population more than two crore made of different faces and tribes, living in different regions wearing different costumes and speaking different languages and dialects.
	www.nepalhiking.com /nepal.html (1950 words)

	Nepal History
		The first recorded history of Nepal dates from the 7th or 8th centuries BC to the Kiratis, who are Mongoloids, who are believed to have come to Nepal from the east.
		Yalambar, on the kings of Nepal, is mentioned in the Mahabharata.
		Under the rule of Yaksha Malla (1428-82) Nepal borders went from west to the Kali Gandaki River and east to Sikkim, and from Tibet in the north to the Ganges Rive in the south.
	vegetarian-restaurants.net /Nepal/Nepal-Information/Nepal-History.htm (1934 words)

	Nepal
		The status of the King during the Rana period closely resembled that of the Emperors of Japan.
		King Birendra, Queen Aishwari, their two younger children and five other members of the Royal Family were massacred by the then Crown Prince Dipendra, in the grounds of Narayanhiti Royal Palace in June 2001.
		King Gyanendra, the surviving brother of Birendra, has succeeded to the throne in an atmosphere of much confusion and great sadness.
	www.4dw.net /royalark/Nepal/nepal.htm (2705 words)

	Welcome to Kathamandu, Nepal
		The square is the complex of palaces, courtyards and temples that are built between the 12th and the 18th centuries by the ancient Malla Kings of Nepal.
		A prophetic dream of King Pratap Malla generated the belief that the King of Nepal should never visit Buddhanilkantha temple on threat of death.
		The temple of Pashupatinath is Nepal's most scared Hindu shrines and one of the subcontinent's greatest Shiva sites, a sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images and inscriptions raised over the centuries along the banks of the sacred Bagmati river.
	www.geocities.com /suresthamohan/kathmandu.htm (1485 words)

	Orders, Decorations and Medals - Medals by Country - Medals of Nepal
		Prince Gyanendra has been crowned King of Nepal, the country's third monarch in four days, after his brother King Birendra and most of the royal family were killed in a palace massacre.
		His Majesty King Gyanendra conferred medals and honors to various individuals for their outstanding contributions in maintaining peace in the country.
		King Gyanendra conferred medals and honors to various individuals for their outstanding contributions in maintaining peace in the country.
	www.geocities.com /athens/4795/Nepal.htm (462 words)

	Nepal History, History of Nepal, Kings of Nepal, Information About Nepal
		Nepal-a country with a long historic tradition is an amalgamation of a number of medieval principalities.
		Nepal is one of the founder members of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation SAARC of which the third summit was held in Kathmandu in November 1987.
		Although Nepal is a small country of only 147,181 square km it contains the greatest altitude variation on earth, from the lowland Terai, almost at sea level, to Mt.Everest, which at 8848 metres is the highest point on earth.
	www.atrip2india.com /nepal/more-on-nepal.htm (746 words)

	Hinduism Today \| Nepal \| September/October 2001
		Deepak Bikram Shah lit the funeral pyre of the King at 9:50 p.m.
		Following Hindu tradition, the ashes from the funeral pyre of late King Birendra, late King Dipendra and late Queen Aishwarya were brought from Kathmandu to the historic Shah dynasty palace and the temples of Goddess Gorakhkali and Baba Gorakhnath in Gorkha, nearly 150 kilometers west of Kathmandu.
		The practice of worshiping monarchy springs from the notion that the King performs Raj Dharma (statecraft) to regulate society, observes the Sanatana Dharma (eternal religion), is of virtuous conduct, dispenses justice and safeguards the motherland from external intrusion.
	www.hinduism-today.com /archives/2001/9-10/18-25_nepal.shtml (3502 words)

	Nepal, Nepal Museums, Museum Nepal, Nepal Art and Architecture, Museums timings, Nepal Tourism information
		King Tribhuvan is best remembered for his valiant efforts in liberating the nation from the rule of the Rana prime min isters.
		It is said that a benevolent king used to keep watch over his people from this window to make sure that food was being cooked in every home (the smoke coming from the roof-tops told him whether or not a cooking fire was on in every house).
		One such king is supposed to have learned seventeen languages and wrote verses in them.
	www.nepaltourism.info /nepal_museums.html (1023 words)

	The Kirat Period (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		According to the chronicle (Bamsavali) of Kirkpatrick, Kiratas ruled over Nepal from about 900 B.C. to 300 A.D. On the basis of the Puranas and other ancient religious texts, it is presumed that the Kiratas ruled in Nepal after Gopal and Mahipal.
		The first king of the Kiratas was Yalamber, who defeated Bhuvan Singh, the last king of Ahir dynasty and established Kirat rule in Nepal.
		The last Kirati king was Gasti, who was defeated by Nimisha of the Soma dynasty and the Kirati rule came to an end.
	www.infoclub.com.np /nepal/history/history_kirat.htm (1200 words)

	socialtours.com - A GUIDE TO NEPAL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		King Trib-huvan is best remembered for his valiant efforts in liberating the nation from the rule of the Rana prime min-isters.
		The stonework is especially fine and a room outlines the life and times of the Shah kings of Nepal.
		An ornate ink pot also tells us that the kings of yesteryears were very much interested in learning and writing.
	www.socialtours.com /guide/museums.htm (997 words)

	Himalayan Imports (Nepal khukuri) - Khukuri Background Info & History
		The khukuri, the national knife of Nepal, is an ancient blade-form: khukuris of five hundred years or more hang from the walls of Nepal's National Museum, dating back to the Malla period.
		The Kingdom of Nepal lies between the east meridians of 80°22' and 88°12' and the north parallels of 26°22' and 30°27', bordered by India on the west, south and east, and by the Tibetan region of the People's Republic of China in the north.
		Nepal occupies an area of 54,718 square miles (88,041 km) and has a population of about 17 million.
	www.himalayan-imports.com /khukuri-history.html (3355 words)

	Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, India, Treks, Tours, Trekking, Hiking, Peak Climbing, Adventre Trekking (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		To most people, Nepal means Himalayas and the city of Temples.
		In addition to easy, moderate and difficult trekking and mountain climbing, you can choose among jungle safaris, river rafting, horseback riding, bungee jumping, canyon climbing, bird watching, historical, religious and art tours as well as the cultural life of tribal villages.
		Nepal is blessed with wonderful craftsman and I can show you shopping bazaars full of affordable treasures and master craftsmen at work.
	www.nepaladventuretrekking.com /subcat.php?region_id=1&sid=208 (309 words)

	International Nepal Solidarity Network » Turmoil in Nepal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		It was Prithvi Narayan Shah, predecessor of the present 11th king, who 21/2 centuries ago, from his fiefdom in Gorkha, united the petty feudal principalities — 22 (baises) and 24 (chaubaises) — and established a Hindu kingdom.
		Inside Nepal, the mild mannered King Birendra was behind the high walls of Narayanhiti Palace, and apologists for the monarchy speculated that the king’s liberal inclinations were being subverted by the “underground gang” — i.e.
		King Birendra and his entire family were killed in a grisly massacre in June 2000.
	insn.org /?p=386 (2117 words)

	The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Mailbag
		May I enlighten the writer that the kings of Nepal had been in practical captivity for nearly a century and the Ranas were the real rulers.
		King Tribhavan asserted his presence but had to take refuge in the Indian Embassy in 1950 and was later flown to India.
		King Tribhavan was very grateful to India for his installation as a Maharaja in February, 1952, and so were his successors.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2001/20010719/mailbag.htm (583 words)

	nepal report05
		This appears to follow the widespread reporting by the Kathmandu media of the Maoist looting and burning of a Television Nepal program centre in the west of the country.
		In once instance, a Nepal TV reporter was beaten for photographing bodies of soldiers killed in a Maoist attack.
		The mission followed the coup by King Gyanendra on February 1which suspended almost all fundamental human rights, including freedom of the press and expression.
	www.ifj-asia.org /page/nepal_report05.html (511 words)

	Interface-Nepal Places Of Interest
		It is here that kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations solemnised.
		It has perhaps Nepal's most far stretching view of the country 's chief attractions, the Himalayas from Dhaulagiri in the west to Gaurishanker in the north east.
		This is one of the Nepal's largest forest region with a wide range of wildlife- the rare great one horned rhinoceros, several species of deer, sloth bear, leopard, wild boar, fresh water dolphin, crocodile, more than 350 species of birds and the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger.
	www.interface-nepal.com.np /places.htm (3424 words)

	Nepal's Bhandari Tours and Travels - VisitNepal.com - Trekking in Nepal, Tibet, India, Bhutan, trekking holidays , ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Nepal is a country in the world which arrests the minds of millions of dreamers by it's breathtaking mountains like Mt Everest, exotic hills, innumerable lakes, scenic water falls, snake like rivers, diverse, ethnic people and culture, and also the boom of wonderful ancient medieval arts, architecture, sculpture and variety of flora and fauna.
		Nepal has world famous trekking and hiking routes in Annapurna and Everest region.
		Trekking has become the most famous adventure in Nepal where 8 highest peaks are situated among 14 in the world.
	www.visitnepal.com /bhandaritravel (958 words)

	Small Groups - Nepal
		It's also a land of huge contrasts where exploring the crowded city squares of Kathmandu, with their abundance of life and humanity, is another world away from stopping for a cup of local tea at a remote rural village nestled amongst the peace of the terraced hillsides.
		The geographical diversity is unsurpassed, from the vast plains of the south to the jungles of the Terai and the mighty Himalayas, while the mix of Indian and Tibetan influences evident in the Buddhist stupa's and fairy-tale Hindi temples scattered everywhere make Nepal a fascinating country to explore.
		Today's Gorkha is a sleepy village but this is the place where the ancestors of the present day King of Nepal originated and so we will be sure to visit the old Royal Palace.
	www.aviatravel.com /smallgrps_nepal.html (2077 words)

	THE RANA YEARS, Nepal Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
		The Kathmandu court was practically paralysed by intrigue and assassinations during the first half of the nineteenth century, culminating in the ghastly Kot massacre of 1846, in which more than fifty courtiers were butchered in a courtyard off Kathmandu's Durbar Square.
		For the next century, the kings of Nepal were nothing more than puppets, while Ranas ruled like shoguns and packed the palace with their ever-increasing offspring.
		By 1940, underground resistance against the regime was developing, and Juddha Shamsher Rana had four plotters executed; after the fall of the Ranas these men were declared martyrs and a monument south of Kathmandu's Tudikhel was erected in their honour.
	www.infohub.com /Destinations/Asia/Nepal/49848.htm (427 words)

	Patan City Travel Information from Nepal Vista
		Museum covers a long history and living traditions of Nepal and is a-must-see for tourists to learn more about Nepali craftsmanship and their traditions.
		The temple holds a great position in the Patan palace, it is also the only temple in Nepal which as 21 shrines and is completely made of stone, and fine carvings.
		Stupas known to have been built in 250 BC by the Ashoka Emeror are located in Pulchowk, Lagankehl, Ebahil and in Teat all of which act as an evidence to this city's ancient religious importance.
	www.nepalvista.com /travel/patan.html (622 words)

	Explore Nepal: Web Directory
		Nepal’s best preserved ancient city, it is one of the nation’s least polluted townships as well.
		Government Budget of Nepal under different heads in figures, prepared for fiscal years during 1997/98 - 2002/03 A.D. Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA)
		Brief biography of the late King Birendra Bir Bikram Shahdev.
	www.explorenepal.com /directory/Government?subcategory=&min=11&max=20 (124 words)

	Nepal Home Page Government and Politics Directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The Supreme Court of Nepal - It is composed of the Chief Justice of Nepal, fourteen Justices and adhoc Judges.
		King Birendra - A revered Monarch of Nepal
		King Tribhuvan - King Tribhuwan lead the first democratic movement in Nepal on 1950s to remove Ranas from the power.
	www.nepal.gov.np (796 words)

	Travel services, Trekking, Jungle Safari, Expedition, Cultural tours: Explore River Fun Rafting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Nepal is very famous around the world for its Adventure tourism.
		Likewise, this park is famous for wild boars, crocodiles, Bengal tigers, leopards, four kinds of deer, sloth bears, etc. There are approximately 450 kinds of birds so it is also important for birdwatching.
		It lies to the western part of Nepal about 350 km away from Kathmandu and Pokhara.
	www.riverfunnepal.com /others.htm (356 words)

	Political parties reject Nepal Kings offer of talks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		"There is no point in talking with the King's deputies at a time when the political parties are virtually banned and all the top leaders are put in jail," he said, adding that the King should first return to the status quo before the start of any dialogue.
		His remarks came in response to King Gyanendra's deputy and Vice Chairman of the Council of Ministers Tulasi Giri's offer of a dialogue on Thursday (Mar 17, 2005) with political parties if they were ready to cooperate with the Government in tackling insurgency, controlling corruption, economic reforms and strengthening bureaucracy.
		Dahal said that the instances of friendly countries demanding restoration of democracy in Nepal should not be considered as an interference in the kingdom's internal affairs.
	news.indiainfo.com /2005/03/19/1903nepal.html (584 words)

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		It was built by Lichchhavi King Mana Dev in the fifth century A.D. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels.
		It is said to have been built by King Laxmi Narsingha Malla in the beginning of the sixteenth century.
		Though certain aspects of Kumari-worship and her annual festival parade existed among the Nepalese in the ancient times also, the chariot festival in the present form was inaugurated by him in the mid-eighteenth century.
	www.catmando.com /ktmstsn1.htm (2259 words)

	A virtual Travel to the Kingdom of Nepal, Himalaya, South Asia - Nepal Adhirajya
		The landlocked multiethnic, multilingual, multi-religious Kingdom of Nepal is situated north of India in the Himalaya, at the border where the Indian subcontinent has crashed into Asia some years ago.
		Nepal can be divided broadly into three ecological zones: the lowland, the midland and the highland.
		In January 2005 Nepal's King Gyanendra sacked Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, dismissed the country's government, assumed power himself and declared a state of emergency.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/nepal.htm (1304 words)

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