Timeline of Nepal

Chronology

36 events spanning the history of Nepal. BCE/CE dating.

1. 563 BCE

   The Buddha born in Lumbini, in Tarai Region of Nepal.

   The Buddha born in Lumbini, in Tarai Region of Nepal.

2. 268 BCE – 231 BCE

   Ashoka establishes empire in north India.

   Ashoka establishes empire in north India.

3. 353 – 373

   Samudragupta establishes empire in north India.

   Samudragupta establishes empire in north India.

4. 400 – 750

   Licchavi kingdom in power in Kathmandu Valley.

   Licchavi kingdom in power in Kathmandu Valley.

5. 750 – 1200

   “Transitional” kingdom in power in Kathmandu Valley.

   “Transitional” kingdom in power in Kathmandu Valley.

6. 1100 – 1484

   Khasa Malla kings rule in western Nepal.

   Khasa Malla kings rule in western Nepal.

7. 1200 – 1216

   Arimalla, first monarch of the Malla Dynasty, rules in Kathmandu Valley.

   Arimalla, first monarch of the Malla Dynasty, rules in Kathmandu Valley.

8. 1312

   Khasa king Ripumalla leads raid in Kathmandu Valley.

   Khasa king Ripumalla leads raid in Kathmandu Valley.

9. 1345 – 1346

   Sultan Shams ud-din Ilyas of Bengal leads raid in Kathmandu Valley.

   Sultan Shams ud-din Ilyas of Bengal leads raid in Kathmandu Valley.

10. 1484

    Malla kingdom divided; three kingdoms of Kathmandu, Bhadgaon, and Patan expand.

    Malla kingdom divided; three kingdoms of Kathmandu, Bhadgaon, and Patan expand.