Kantipur (from kanti ''light'', pur ''city'') was a medieval kingdom in the Malla confederacy of Nepal. The name of the kingdom was derived from the Sanskrit name of its capital city, now known as Kathmandu.

History

The kingdom started after king Jayayakshya Malla divided his kingdom so that his sons could be the rulers of their own kingdom. After its formation, the kingdom replaced Bhaktapur as the main trading center.

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1826 disestablishments States and territories established in 1484 Malla dynasty Newar Former countries in South Asia Empires and kingdoms of Nepal 15th-century establishments in Nepal {{Nepal-hist-stub

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