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Manadeva I

r. c. 464–505 · 5th century

Manadeva I was a king of the Licchavi dynasty of Nepal, the first ruler of the Kathmandu Valley known from dated contemporary inscriptions. His pillar inscription of 464 CE at Changu Narayan records campaigns to the east and west that extended his kingdom. He is also credited with building the Managriha palace.

Manadeva I
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Licchavi Kingdom of Nepal

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