Kailashkut_Bhawan

Kailashkut Bhawan

Kailashkut Bhawan

Former palace in Nepal


Kailashkut Bhawan was a palace in Nepal, built by Lichhavi King Amshuverma immediately after he was crowned in 598 CE.[1] It was constructed in vedic tripura style, having three adjoining buildings, Indragriha, Managriha and Kailashkut, and three courtyards.[2]

After Amshuverma, other de facto-ruler like Jishnugupta and Vishnugupta also ruled from Kailashkut Bhawan. While nominal head of the state used to stay at Mangriha palace.[3]

The Chinese monk Xuanzang mentioned the Kailashkut Bhawan in his travelogue and noted that the upper floor lobby could hold 1,000 people.[4]

Some remains of the palace may be located in Handigaun, Kathmandu District.[5][6]


References

  1. "On Kailashkut Bhawan". Archived from the original on 16 February 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  2. "The Lichchhavi Period". Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  3. Shrestha, Tulsi Narayan (2005). Nepalese Administration: A Historical Perspective. Ratna Pustak Bhandar. ISBN 978-99933-0-478-4.
  4. "The forgotten town of Handigaun". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-02-10.



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