Gunakamadeva
Lichhavi ruler who founded Kathmandu
About Gunakamadeva
Gunakamadeva was a Thakuri ruler credited with the founding of Kathmandu. He ruled from around 949 to 994 CE.
Life He is also credited to have started Yenya and Lakhey Jatra. He was known for his tantric abilities which was demonstrated by him entering Shantipur in Swayambhunath. During his rule, he renovated Pashupatinath temple, Raktakali temple, Kankeshwari temple and Panchalinga Bhairav temple. With the development of cities, he transformed agrarian society to an industrial city trading between India and Tibet.
He was succeeded by Udayadeva.
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