The Kirat Dynasty: Nepal's Earliest Rulers

Before the Licchavis, before the Mallas, before the Shahs — Nepal had the Kirat kings, a dynasty that ruled the Kathmandu Valley for nearly a millennium, yet left behind almost no written records. In this episode, Lucas and Luna piece together what we know about the Kirats from Hindu scriptures, Buddhist chronicles, and the few inscriptions that survive. They explore the legend of King Yalamber, the thirty-nine kings who followed him, the Kirats' contested origins as hunters and herders, and the transition to Licchavi rule in the fourth century. Along the way, they consider why the Kirats matter to modern Nepal — from debates over indigeneity to the symbolism of Nepal's flag, and the echoes of Kirat culture in the Newar festivals of today. A story built on fragments, but one that shapes how Nepal understands its own past.

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