The Mahisapala Dynasty () was a dynasty established by

Abhira The Abhira tribe is mentioned in the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata. A historical people of the same name are mentioned in the ''Periplus of the Erythraean Sea''. They are thought to be people who moved in from eastern Iran in the aftermath of ...

that ruled the Kathmandu Valley. They were also known as Mahispalbanshi. They took control of Nepal after replacing the

Gopala dynasty Gopala Dynasty (Gopal Bansha) was a first dynasty of Nepal founded by Gopa (Yadava) in the Kathmandu Valley. The Lunar dynasty is the origin of the Gopala. The Kings of Gopala Bansha ruled over Nepal for 505 years. It was replaced by rulers of Ma ...

. The Gopalas and the Mahisapalas were together known as Abhiras. Three kings of Mahisapala dynasty ruled the valley before they were overthrown by the Kirata dynasty.

List of Rulers

*Bada Simha *Jayamati Simha *Bhuban Simha.

References

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List of Rulers

See also

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