NEPAL HISTORY INTRODUCTION

The following table should help you get acquainted with Nepal's history. Read the period and key events. Then move on to the timeline content for more. Also be sure to see facts and photos to find other interesting items
Period
King / Dynasty Ruler
Key Event(s)
800 BC to 300 AD
Kirat Kings
Kirat kings ruled nepal for over 100 years with a total of 28 Kirat Kings ruling from various parts of Nepal. The Lord Gautam Buddha was also born during this time period in a place called Lumbini of Nepal which is now located near the Indian border in Nepal.
200 AD to 1200 AD
Lichhavi and Thakuri Rule Nepal
Upon defeating Kirat Rulers, Lichavi start governing Nepal. Located in the precinct of Changu Narayan, dating back to 464 AD, a monument dedicated to Lichhavi King Mandeva can be found near Kathmandu. Changunarayan Temple was built by Licchivai King Manadeva.
1200 to 1769
Malla Kings Rule Nepal
Came to Kathmandu valley in 1200. They held absolute power of Governing the people. Mallas's religion influence were Hindu. Major Kings ruling Nepal during the period were Ranjit Malla, Jaya Prakash Malla, Pratap Malla, and Jayasthiti Malla. One noticeable feature of these kings were their ability to assign tasks to individuals by creating the cast system. Example includes Brahmins and Chhetris Cast were working in Palaces, and over 60 occupational castes were for farmers and traders.
1769 to 2006
Rana then Shah Dynasty / Kings
Shah Dynasty Rule Nepal while at some time both King and Political Parties Govern the Country
2006 to Present
King Gyanendra, Maoists and Political Parties all become Rules of Nepal
Since the birth of Political Parties, Nepal have had more than 10 general elections, each one picking a Prime Ministry who fails to resolve country's issues such as poverty eradication, backing human rights, improving economic development programs and most importantly uplifting Nepalese life.