Kirant Dynasty

The Kirant King Yalung or Elam or Yalambar took over the rule by defeating Bhuwansingh, the last king of the Aabhir Dynasty. Mythologicallly this time is thought to be the transitory period of the end of Dwapar Age and the beginning of the Kali Age, about 6th century BC. 

Twenty-nine generations of the Kirants ruled in Nepal for about 1500 years. These Kirants are also referred in mythological scripts like the Ramayan and Mahabharat. In Sanskrit language, Kirant means those who live around the boundary. The principal places of the Kirants of the Hang Dynasty of Nepal are the banks of the Tamakoshi and the Dudhkoshi of the eastern hills.

They are thought to have entered Nepal from Tibet, Africa, the Northern flatlands of Persia, Babylon, Ausiria, Suner and the like. Most people think them to be Mongol and to have come to Nepal before 100 years BC.

The major kings of the Kirants in Nepal are Yalambar, Humati, Jitedasti, Sthunko, Danuka, Malam, Palam, Balamba, Dhaskam, Waluncha, Puska, Pancham, Parwa, Hasti, Chumu, Patuk, Khigu, Gasti and so on. There have been some remarkable events during Kirant rule in Nepal. 

During the time of 6th King Humati, Lord Buddha is supposed to have come to Nepal Valley and Lord Mahadev in disguise of Kirant is supposed to have fight with Arjun. The 7th King Jitedasti is said to have fought for the Pandavs in the battle of Mahabharat – Kurukshetra; during the time of 14th King Sthunko, the Maurya Emperor Ashoka had come to Nepal and had set a memorial pillar by offering a charity of one hundred thousand gold coins. 

Monarchical in the governance, the Kirant rule is known for the initiation of civil administration, progress in the architectural works and the like. Basically Shaivist, the Kirants had much contributed to the expansion and dissemination of Buddhism as well.