Yalamber
Warrior and First Kirat King of Kathmandu, Nepal
About Yalamber
Yalamber or Yalung, Yalambar, Yalamwar, Yalamver (Nepali: यलम्बर) was a warrior and first king of the Kirata kingdom in Nepal, which he established in 800 B.C. His capital was Yalakhom, present day Kathmandu Valley (Thankot) after conquering Central Nepal and his kingdom extended from river Trishuli in the west to river Teesta in the east of Bhutan. Barbarik is also known as Khatushyam and Baliyadev in Rajasthan and Gujarat respectively.
His dynasty was succeeded by Licchavi (kingdom). His successors ruled Kathmandu valley for about 31 generations which lasted nearly 1225 years.
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