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Nepal's origin remains a mystery despite written records dating back to the fifth century A.D. Classical Indian sources mention Nepal, and Nepali stories delve into mythology, religion, and culture rather than providing a clear historical account.
The name "Nepal" is first recorded in texts from the Vedic period of the Indian subcontinent, the era in ancient Nepal when Hinduism was founded, the predominant religion of the country. In the middle of the first millennium BC, Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born in Lumbini in southern Nepal.
history of Nepal, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Nepal from prehistoric times to the present. The country is located between India to the east, south, and west and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north.
- Leo E. Rose
This is a timeline of Nepalese history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in Nepal and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of Nepal. See also the list of monarchs of Nepal .
Although very little is known about the early history of Nepal, legends and documented references reach far back to the 30th century BC. Also, the presence of historical sites such as the Valmiki ashram, indicates the presence of Sanatana (ancient) Hindu culture in parts of Nepal at that period.
Mar 22, 2024 · Category: Geography & Travel. Head Of Government: Prime Minister: Prachanda (Pushpa Kamal Dahal) Capital: Kathmandu. Population: (2024 est.) 29,871,000. Currency Exchange Rate: 1 USD equals 132.913 Nepalese rupee. Head Of State: President: Ram Chandra Poudel. See all facts & stats →.
Economy. Nepal used to be an agricultural country until 1950. Since 1951 it entered the modern era and has made progress. Agriculture, however, is still a major economic activity. 80% of the people do agricultural works and it provides 37% of GDP. Only about 20% of the total area is cultivable while another 33% is covered by forest.