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Licchavi kingdom of Nepal

c. 400 CE – c. 879 CE · about 479 years approximate dates

The Licchavis ruled a kingdom in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal from about 400 to 879 CE. The clan came from a branch of the Licchavis of Vaishali in modern Bihar. They were ruled by a maharaja, while local communities were run by caste councils.

Key facts

Dates	c. 400 CE – c. 879 CE
Region	South Asia
Continent	Asia
Religion(s)	Hinduism, Buddhism

Before & after

Followed by

Malla dynasty (Nepal)

Sources

Wikipedia – Licchavi (kingdom)

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.