Nirbhayadeva (Nepali: निर्भयदेव) was a Thakuri king of Nepal who reigned from c. 1004–1009.[1][2]

Nirbhayadeva
King of Nepal
Reign1004–1009
PredecessorUdaydeva
SuccessorRudradeva
Co-rulerRudradeva (1007–1009)
DynastyThakuri
ReligionHinduism

Reign edit

Nirbhayadeva became the king after succeeding Udaydeva in c. 1004. In around 1007, he was reduced to the status of a co-ruler by Rudradeva, and the next year, his reign ceased. Rudradeva and his nephew Bhojadeva ruled jointly after then. He died a few years later.[1][2][3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Petech 1984, p. 35–37.
  2. ^ a b Regmi 1965, p. 114.
  3. ^ Shaha 1990, p. 35.

Bibliography edit

  • Petech, Luciano (1984). Medieval History of Nepal (PDF) (2nd ed.). Italy: Fondata Da Giuseppe Tucci.
  • Regmi, D.R. (1965). Medieval Nepal. Lucknow: Firma K.L. Mukhopadhyay.
  • Shaha, Rishikesh (1990). Ancient and Medieval Nepal (PDF). Kathmandu, Nepal: University of Cambridge.
Preceded by King of Nepal
1004–1009
With: Rudradeva (1007–1009)
Succeeded by