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Nepal carries long history of
civilization, culture, tradition, politics and heritage.
Even Kathmandu valley was thought to be under the
primordial lake. Its early History rested in legend and
myths. However; it was definitely inhabited long before
7 or 8 BC. from where starts the political history of
the country.
The country that remained divided for centuries got a
chance to merge into one creating a unified Nepal lying
in the lap of the mighty Himalayas after the energetic
work of Unification by Prithivi Narayan Shah of Gorkha
in 1768 AD. It had been a tough task as the people were
divided not only politically but the ethnicity, culture,
tradition, heritage and way of life. The process of
unification was started from Gorkha in 1745 AD. Many
worthy sons of this country added their service to the
pious work of unification and the fragrance of the same
has been enjoyed by many since the unification.
Kathmandu, the present capital of Nepal was governed by
different dynasties. Kirati who came from East &
believed to be of the Mongolian origin was the first as
far as the establishment of powerful kingdom is
concerned. Then Licchavis ruled the valley for long
period who raised the enthusiasm for arts and crafts in
the heart of the inhabitants and the examples of the
same can be seen embodied in the heart and soul of the
people living here. It was during the period of the
Licchavis, Araniko, the master of wood carving went to
China to spread the essence that was born in Nepal in
the form of Pagoda architecture. After the downfall of
the Licchavis Mallas, Who came from the Indian
territories were the ones to give continuance of the
arts and crafts through the addition of more temples and
other structures. They brought all the practices of
Hindu religion and irrigated with their own customs in
the valley. Still it is worthy to note that their
influences can be seen in each and every corners of this
city and also in the life of every person. Their love
for the art proved the model city till the date.
Now the country is divided into different administrative
regions and the country is practicing the multiparty
democracy after the advent of Democracy in the year 1990
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