Abhira-Gupta dynasty
Abhira-Gupta dynasty | |||||||
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| 6th century–7th century | |||||||
| Capital | Kathmandu | ||||||
| Common languages | Sanskrit | ||||||
| Religion | Hinduism | ||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||
| Maharaja | |||||||
• Unknown | Ravigupta | ||||||
• 567-590 A.D | Bhaumagupta | ||||||
• 622-637 A.D | Jishnugupta | ||||||
• 637-644 A.D | Vishnugupta | ||||||
| History | |||||||
• Established | 6th century | ||||||
• Disestablished | 7th century | ||||||
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The Abhira-Gupta dynasty was a dynasty which is believed to have existed in the Kathmandu Valley in modern-day Nepal. These Abhira-Guptas had overshadowed the Licchavi kings in the administration. Ravigupta, Bhaumagupta, Jishnugupta and Vishnugupta of Abhira-Gupta family controlled Kathmandu (Nepal) as de facto-ruler during many Lichchhavi kings.