Kailashkut Bhawan

Kailashkut Bhawan was an artistic palace in ancient Nepal. The palace was built by Lichhavi King Amshuverma right after he was throned in in 598 CE.[1]

The palace was later devastated which physically does not exist current day. Many Historical and literature have proved the existence of the palace.

Chinese Monk Xuanzang has mentioned the mighty architecture of Kailashkut Bhawan in his travelogue.[2]

Kailashkut Bhawan was constructed in vedic tripura style having three courtyards. The three adjoined buildings were Indragriha, Managriha and Kailashkut.[3]

Xuanzang has mentioned that Kailashkut Bhawan could accommodate a thousand people in the lobby of its top floor.[2]

Some remains found in Handigaon area of present Kathmandu District are believed to be of the antique palace Kailashkut.

References

  1. ↑ "On Kailashkut Bhawan". Retrieved April 2015.
  2. 1 2 "King Amshuverma, initiator of trade and industry in Nepal". Retrieved April 2015.
  3. ↑ "The Lichchhavi Period". Retrieved April 2015.


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