Abhira-Gupta dynasty

Abhira-Gupta dynasty
6th century–7th century
CapitalKathmandu
Common languagesSanskrit
Religion
Hinduism
GovernmentMonarchy
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
Preceded by
Licchavi (kingdom)
Copper coin of Jishnu Gupta (c. 622–633) of Abhira-Gupta dynasty. Obverse. The inscription above the winged horse is Sri Jishnu Guptasya
Copper coin of Jishnu Gupta (c. 622–633) of Abhira-Gupta dynasty. Reverse

The Abhira-Gupta dynasty also known as the Ahir-Gupta dynasty was a dynasty which existed in the Kathmandu Valley in modern-day Nepal.[1][2][3] These Abhira-Guptas had overshadowed the Licchavi kings in the administration.[4] Ravigupta,[5] Bhaumagupta, Jishnugupta and Vishnugupta[6] of Abhira-Gupta family controlled Kathmandu (Nepal) as de facto-ruler during many Lichchhavi kings.[7][8][9][10]

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