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Source: archive.org: Chronology Of Nepal History Reconstructed

Bhaktapur or Bhaktapura or is the name of an ancient city in Nepal constructed by Anandamalla during the second Thakuri dynasty of Amshuvarman (720 A.D. to 945 A.D.).—Anandamalla, founded Bhaktapura or Bhatagam and the seven towns, Venipura, Panati, Nala, Dhomakhel, Khadpu or Shadpu, Chankat, and Sanga, and resided in Bhatgam.

Source: archive.org: Traditional Architecture of the Kathmandu Valley

Bhaktapur (Bhaktapura) is another name for Bhadgaun, an ancient kingdom of Nepal.—Despite the fact that parts of the town had been known for quite some time before, the actual “founding” under its present name of Bhadgaun or Bhaktapur only happened in the year 889 A.D. It is said that Raja Ananda Malla founded the town in the shape of Shiva’s drum Damaru.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Full-text (+38): Bhaktapura, Bhaadagaaun, Bhadgaun, Bhatgaon, Sanga, Dhomakhel, Bhatagam, Venipura, Chankat, Nala, Paṇati, Shadpu, Khadpu, Khuprimbruma, Khoprin, Khopadesha, Khopringrama, Bhakragrama, Khopa, Kanyadana.

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Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)

6. The Viṣṇudharmottara-purāṇa and Modern Iconography < [Chapter 6 - Modern Relevance of Different Art Forms and Architecture]

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