Amshuverma

Who was Amshuverma?

King Amshuverma Thakura was the Licchavi king of Nepal in the sixth century AD of the Thakuri dynasty. He was learned, bold and farsighted Thakuri emperor of Lichhavi period, he was also a lover of art, architecture and literature. He built Kailash Bhawan. He was a brave king, fought many battles and extended the territory of his kingdom far and wide. A close relationship between Nepal and Tibet was established. He is credited with opening trade routes to Tibet, though he is most famous for one of his daughters, Bhrikuti, who married a Tibetan ruler named Tsrong-tsong Gompo. She was instrumental in spreading Buddhism to Tibet. The Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who visited India during the 7th century, described Aṃshuvarmā as a man of many talents.Buddhism was introduced to Tibet and Nepali pagoda structure became popular in Tibet. Then, Nepali art and architecture spread over the countries like China and Japan. An inscription by Aṃshuvarmā dated to 607 at Tistung professes the importance of the "Aryan code of conduct". A great feat of architecture and engineering, the Kailashkut Bhawan, a grand palace whose remains are found near Hadigaun in Kathmandu, is said to have been built by this ruler.He also introduced the samvatvall system.Economically,Nepal was much developed during his time.His ruling period is known as the 'Golden Period' in the history of Nepal.