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	Vaishali The Bygone Glory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The city of Vaishlai was not only the capital of the Lichchhavi clan, but also the metropolis of the entire confederacy which spread across the Himalayan Gangetic region that extended as far as the Nepal hills.
		The war established the hegemony of Megadha but the Lichchhavi pride never waned and even centuries later, when Chandragupta married a Lichchhavi princes, his successors issued coins with proud proclamations that they were “the sons and daughters of the Lichchhavis”.
		The Lichchhavis received 1/8 of his ashes and they buried it here under the mud stupa which was later enlarged by the Mauryas, Sungas and Kushans.
	www.indiaprofile.com /destinations/vaishali.htm (1793 words)

	Chandragupta I - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In fact in one of his inscriptions, his successor Samudragupta proudly refers to himself as Lichchhavidauhitra (this refers to the fact that his mother was a Lichchhavi).
		It is significant that Samudragupta would refer to his maternal lineage instead of the more common reference to paternal lineage.
		There are also several coins issued by Samudragupta that commemorate the marriage of Chandragupta to Kumaradevi, the Lichchhavi princess.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chandragupta_I (204 words)

	Newar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This apocryphal legend is supported by some geological evidence of an ancient lakebed and it provides an explanation for the high fertility of Kathmandu valley soil.
		The earliest record of Newar rule from the 5th century AD Lichchhavi dynasty.
		The Lichchhavi dynasty ruled for at least 600 years, followed by the Malla dynasty in 12th century AD.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newars (973 words)

	Statues & Sculptures of Nepal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Nepalese sculpture reached its zenith in the Lichchhavi period; stone, copper and bronze images from this period show round faces with slanted eyes.
		Lichchhavi period idols were so beautifully executed that it is not possible to find one specimen with a chiseled mark.
		Some of the best examples of Lichchhavi art are the images of Sleeping Vishnu in Budhanilkantha, located eight km north of Katmandu; and the Vishnu Vikrant or Dwarf Incarnation found near Lazimpat in Katmandu.
	www.thamel.com /htms/sculpture.htm (579 words)

	socialtours.com - A GUIDE TO NEPAL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Lichchhavi period sculptors most often used basalt for their work, first chiselling and then smoothing and varnishing, perhaps with iron dust.
		The limbs of Lichchhavi period idols were so beautifully executed that it is not possible to find one specimen with a chisel mark.
		Some of the best examples of Lichchhavi art are the image of 'Sleeping Vishnu' in Budhanilkantha, located eight kilometers north of Kathmandu and the Vishnu Vikranta or Dwarf Incarnation found near Lazimpat in Kathmandu.
	www.socialtours.com /guide/art.htm (1023 words)

	TRAVELLERS' NEPAL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Situated on a hill 12 km to the east of Kathmandu, and overlooking Bhaktapur, this Bishnu temple is rich in wood and stone carvings.
		The heritage area consists of a group of eight residential and sacred courtyards that have retained an aura of the Kathmandu of old.
		The image dates from the Lichchhavi period and draws large numbers of pilgrims and devotees on Balachaturdashi in November.
	www.tn.com.np /march/articles/kathmandu_valley.htm (1837 words)

	Vaishali,Profile Of Vaishali,History Of Vaishali,City Guide Of Vaishali
		The city of Vaishali was not only the capital of the Lichchhavi clan, but also the metropolis of the entire confederancy which spread across the Himalayan Gangetic region that extended as far as the Nepal hills.
		A number of times the Lichchhavis attacked first but the last war was well planned by the Magadhans who had successfully undermined the unity of the Lichchhavis.
		A stupa was erected by the Lichchhavis in Vaishali which was attested by the early travelers but today it remains untracted like the tower of deposited bows and clubs which marks the surrender of arms by the thousand sons who were abandoned by their parents.
	www.indiasite.com /bihar/vaishali.html (3249 words)

	A05articles1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The beginnings of Lichchhavi history and the chronology of succession is not clear and prior to the retrieval of this inscribed statue, the earlist dated inscription had been the Pashupati inscription of Samvat 381 or 459 AD.
		Thus the new Lichchhavi state of Nepal, according to Jayasawal, was born following the establishment of the Gupta state in much of the upper portions of the earlier Lichchhavi republic.
		Bhumigupta thus became king of the remaining Lichchhavi stronghold with its new capital in the valley of Kathmandu.
	www.south-asia.com /sarosh/A05articles1.htm (4432 words)

	socialtours.com - A GUIDE TO NEPAL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Lichchhavi inscriptions inform us that traders, monks and Brahmans as well as artists from neighbouring areas, visited Kathmandu Valley from the mid-fifth century A. The visitors may have brought religious icons and paintings with them which served as models for local artists.
		The Chinese envoy, Wang Hsuan Tse, who came to Nepal in the seventh century A. D; described quite eloquently the houses in the Valley, which at that early time were embellished with sculptures and paintings.
		Although there are no surviving examples of paintings from the Lichchhavi period, it can be surmised that the murals or wall paintings noticed by the Chinese envoy were just as sophisticated as the surviving pieces of culture from this period.
	www.socialtours.com /guide/painting.htm (857 words)

	The Lichhavi Period
		According to the inscriptionf of Jaya Dev II, Supushpa was the founder of Lichchhavi dynasty.
		But, when the Lichchhavi period began in Nepal there was a great change in the political condition and economic system of the country.
		Sone of the Lichchhavi kings were scholars; Amshuverma had composed a grammar in Sankrit and Jaya Deva had wrtten poems in Sanskrit.
	www.infoclub.com.np /nepal/history/history_lichhavi.htm (2846 words)

	Country itself, Art & Architecture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Fortunately, there are many fine and well-preserved pieces that have survived the passage of time and thus enable detailed research to be made.
		Lichchhavi inscriptions inform us that traders, monks and Brahmans as well as artists from neighbouring areas, visited Kathmandu Valley from the mid-fifth century A.D. The visitors may have brought religious icons and paintings with them which served as models for local artists.
		The Chinese envoy, Wang Hsuan Tse, Who came to Nepal in the seventh Century A.D; described quite eloquently the houses in the Valley, which at that early time were embellished with sculptures and paintings.
	www.manang.com /Arts2.htm (268 words)

	Country itself, Art & Architecture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Buddhist deties were carved to show them wearing long anghatis (a saffron coloured robe that the Buddhist wear hanging from the shoulders).
		Lichchhavi period sculptures most often used basalt for their work, first chiseling and then smoothing and varnishing, perhaps with iron dust.
		Some of the best examples of Lichchhavi art are the image of 'Sleeping Vishnu' in Bhudanilkhantha, located eight kilometers north of Kathmandu and the Vishnu Vikarnta or Dwarf incarnation found near Lazimpat in Kathmandu.
	www.manang.com /Art.htm (229 words)

	D:\Sarosh\A05articles2-12june2000.htm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		It must be the Kiratas, who initiated the brick and wood temple form as the structure for a temple became necessary.
		This can be inferred from the nature of early temples of the Lichchhavis in stone.
		The early Lichchhavi royal temples were done in stone and appear quite primitive.
	www.south-asia.com /sarosh/A05articles2.htm (2454 words)

	Sculpture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Lichchhavi period sculptors mostly used basalt for their work, first chiseling and then smoothing and
		The limbs of Lichchhavi period idols were so beautifully executed that it is not
		The sculptural arts of 6th-14th century and from early Malla period (11th-14th century) comprise equally important art treasures of Nepal.
	www.infonepal.com.np /sculpture.htm (427 words)

	The Thakuri Dyanstey
		After Aramudi, many Thakuri kings ruled over the country up to the middle of the 12th century A.D Raghv Dev is said to have founded a ruling dynasty in October, 869 A.D., when the Lichchhavi rule came to an end.
		So, it can be concluded that the Nepal Era was started in 869 A.D., during the reign of Raghav Dev to commemorate the occasion of the Thakuri dynasty coming into power and the end of the Lichchhavi dynasty.
		After the death of King Raghava Dev, many Thakuri kings ruled over Nepal up to the middle of the 12th century A.D. During that period, Gunakama Dev was one of the famous kings.
	www.infoclub.com.np /nepal/history/history_thakuri.htm (911 words)

	Muzaffarpur Times - History Of Muzaffarpur
		Disputes were settled by counting voting tickets known as "Salakas" which were distributed to the voters.
		The most remarkable thing in the Lichchhavi Republic was their high regard for personal liberty and the care that no innocent should be punished.
		The key to the success of the Lichchhavi Republic was their democratic way of life which was enshrined in their "Seven non-injuring way-" or "Satta Aparihanidhamma".
	www.muzaffarpurtimes.com /Muzaffarpur_history.htm (808 words)

	The Lichchavies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Lichchhavis are said to have migrated into Nepal from north India in around 250 A.D. The first Lichchhavi king of historical importance was Manadeva I. A fairly wide kingdom stretching from the Gandaki to possibly the Kosi
		The Lichchhavi rule spanned over a period of about 630 years, the last ruler being Jayakamadeva.
		On the whole these Lichchhavis kings seem to have been successful in maintaining a stable and prosperous state under whose patronage a thriving tradition of arts flourished.
	www.infonepal.com.np /lichchavies.htm (207 words)

	Local News [The Kathmandu Post (Nepal)]
		KATHMANDU, April 17 : For the first time in Nepal, a Collectors’ Fair- 2060, which provided a common platform for collectors of various items to show their collections, was held at the Patan Museum today.
		Various items of archaeological value, collected by various people were showcased at the Patan Museum today, which also included coins belonging to the Lichchhavi period.
		Coin collector, Durga Bhakta Chhuchoon, had displayed coins of Lichchhavi age, Malla era and also coins of King Prithvi Narayan Shah’s period.
	nepalnews.com /contents/englishdaily/ktmpost/2003/apr/apr18/local.htm (2374 words)

	Specials, Nepal Adventure Point Pvt. Ltd. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		It is one of the biggest Stupa in the world, which is built by Lichchhavi king of Mana Dev in the 5th century A.D. it is situated 8km east of Kathmandu.
		About 8km north of Katmandu, at the base of Shivpuri hill is a remarkable, colossal statue of Lord Vishnu, reclining on the bed of snakes.
		This fifth century statue is in the middle of a small pond and seems to float in water.
	www.nepaladventurepoint.com.np /nap_specials.htm (1762 words)

	AMAA Network Consultant, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		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.
		BUDHANILKANTHA: About 8 kilometers north of Kathmandu, at the base of Sivapuri hill is a remarkable, colossal statue of Lord Vishnu, reclining on the bed of snakes.
		This is one of the masterpieces of stone sculpture of Lichchhavi period.
	www.catmando.com /ktmstsn1.htm (2259 words)

	Desire and Devotion Exhibition on Asianart.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Several stone versions surviving in the valley belong generally to the Lichchhavi period; a precise date is not easy to determine.
		There seems no doubt that the image type was basically inspired by the fifth-century Buddha icons created at Sarnath in India and had a long life in the valley, as indicated by this example, probably a work from the end of the Lichchhavi period, but no later than the tenth century.
		The only dated image, either in stone or in bronze, is a solitary Buddha in the Cleveland Museum cast in 591 (von Schroeder 1981, fig.
	www.asianart.com /exhibitions/desire/104.html (414 words)

	Ajatashatru from Amar Chitra Katha Comic Books from mall.coimbatore.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The most important war waged by Ajatshatru to gain supremacy over his neighbours was that with the powerful Lichchhavi Republic.
		So strong was the Lichchhavi republic that Buddha himself is known to have pronounced it invincible, provided the citizens retained their unity, liberal and democratic ways and respect for tradition and elders.
		Years of a violence-ridden life tormented Ajatashatru's soul and his profound sorrow ultimately brought him to the feet of Lord Buddha, where he found peace.
	mall.coimbatore.com /amarchitrakatha/ajatashatru.html (152 words)

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