The influence of Vedic culture and Hinduism begins to shape the religious and cultural landscape of Nepal.

Siddhartha Gautama, later known as Buddha, is born in Lumbini, which is a significant event in world history.

Manadeva I established the Licchavi dynasty, marking a new era of political organization and cultural development in the Kathmandu Valley.

Initiated the construction of Hindu temples, including those in Kathmandu, which laid the foundation for future religious architecture.

Emperor Ashoka visits Lumbini and erects edicts promoting Buddhism, highlighting the region's importance in the spread of Buddhism.

Licchavi script was used during the Licchavi period.

Dharampala was a patron of arts and culture, encouraging the development of sculpture, literature, and religious texts.

Under Dharampala's reign, the Licchavi Kingdom expanded its territory and influence in the region.

Vrisadeva focused on the development of infrastructure, including roads and irrigation systems, which improved agricultural productivity and trade.

Implemented administrative reforms to streamline governance and enhance the efficiency of the Licchavi administration.

Jayadeva led several successful military campaigns that consolidated and expanded the kingdom’s territory.

Strengthened the kingdom's defenses and fortifications, ensuring stability and security within the region.

Amshuverma supported the construction of several Buddhist monasteries and stupas, promoting the spread of Buddhism in the region.

Enhanced diplomatic relations with neighboring kingdoms, strengthening trade and political alliances.

Implemented administrative reforms to improve governance and public services in the Licchavi Kingdom.

Patronized arts, literature, and religious activities, contributing to a flourishing cultural environment in the kingdom.

The Licchavi dynasty started to decline in the late 8th century and was eventually succeeded by the Thakuri dynasty around 750 AD.

Raghava Deva established the Thakuri dynasty and started the Nepal Era on 20 October 879 AD.

Gunakamadeva founded the city of Kathmandu, originally known as Kantipur.

Started the tradition of the Indra Jatra festival, which is still celebrated today.

Licchavi script was used during the Licchavi period.

Built the Laksmi Vihara, a significant religious site.

Introduced the tradition of worshiping the Kumari, young prepubescent girls believed to be manifestations of the divine female energy.

Bhujimol script was used for writing Nepal Bhasa.

Vamadeva, with the help of Thakuris of Patan and Jivas of Udaypur, dethroned Shankaradeva and made himself king.

The Thakuri dynasty declined and was eventually succeeded by the Malla dynasty around 1200 AD.

King Narendra Deva ascended to the throne in 1146 AD.

King Arimalla ascended to the throne in 1200 AD, marking the beginning of the Malla dynasty.

Abhaya Malla ascended to the throne of the Kathmandu Valley.

King Abhaya Malla was known for his contributions to the cultural and architectural development of the Kathmandu Valley.

The earthquake caused extensive damage in the Kathmandu Valley and resulted in significant loss of life.

Approximately one-third of the population of Kathmandu was killed, including King Abhaya Malla.

Sultan Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah led an invasion into the Kathmandu Valley, causing significant destruction.

The invasion led to a period of instability and rebuilding in the Kathmandu Valley.

Gopalarajavamsavali was written as a historical chronicle of Nepal.

Prachalit script was developed and is still in use today.

Jayasthiti Malla was crowned as the king of the Kathmandu Valley.

King Jayasthiti Malla implemented significant social and administrative reforms, including the codification of laws and the introduction of a caste system.

King Yaksha Malla ascended to the throne in 1428 and ruled over the Kathmandu Valley.

Upon his death, King Yaksha Malla divided the Kathmandu Valley among his sons, leading to the formation of the three kingdoms: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan.

Following the death of King Yaksha Malla, the Kathmandu Valley was divided into three kingdoms: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan.

Swayambhu Purana was compiled to detail the origin of the Kathmandu Valley.

The stupa was built shortly after the passing of the Buddha, around the 14th century.

Following the 1959 Tibetan uprising, many Tibetan refugees settled around Boudhanath, leading to the construction of over 50 gompas (Buddhist monasteries).

In 1979, Boudhanath Stupa was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

King Ratna Malla ascended to the throne of Kathmandu in 1505, marking the beginning of the Malla dynasty.

King Surya Malla ascended to the throne of Bhaktapur in 1515.

King Mahendra Malla ascended to the throne of Kathmandu in 1549.

King Mahendra Malla is credited with the construction of several temples, including the Mahendreswor Temple.

King Lakshmi Narasimha Malla ascended to the throne of Kathmandu in 1606.

The Taleju Temple in Bhaktapur was built by King Jagat Prakash Malla.

Pratap Malla built many temples and palaces, including the Rani Pokhari and the Hanuman Dhoka Palace.

King Pratap Malla ascended to the throne of Kathmandu in 1637.

Rani Pokhari, a historic artificial pond in Kathmandu, was constructed by King Pratap Malla in 1649.

Siddhidas Mahaju wrote Bhasajyotish, a treatise on astrology and grammar.

The palace complex was expanded significantly during the reign of King Prithvi Narayan Shah.

The Malla dynasty was overthrown by Prithvi Narayan Shah, leading to the establishment of the Shah dynasty.

Prithvi Narayan Shah unified the small principalities into a single nation, establishing the Kingdom of Nepal.

He established Kathmandu as the capital of Nepal after conquering the Malla kingdoms.

Prithvi Narayan Shah captured Nuwakot, which was strategically important for controlling trade routes.

The capture of Makwanpur was crucial for surrounding the Kathmandu Valley.

The capture of Dhulikhel further tightened the blockade around the Kathmandu Valley.

Prithvi Narayan Shah's first assault on Kirtipur was repelled, resulting in heavy casualties.

A second assault led to the eventual capture of Kirtipur, marking a turning point in the unification campaign.

The capture of Kathmandu was a significant milestone in the unification of Nepal.

The capture of Patan further consolidated Prithvi Narayan Shah's control over the Kathmandu Valley.

Pratap Singh Shah continued his father's efforts in unifying Nepal.

Rana Bahadur Shah abdicated in favor of his son but later returned to power.

His reign saw the Anglo-Nepalese War, which resulted in the Treaty of Sugauli.

His reign saw the rise of the Rana dynasty, which would dominate Nepalese politics for over a century.

The tower was built by Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa under the commission of Queen Lalit Tripurasundari.

The Kot Massacre marked the beginning of the Rana autocracy, which would last over a century.

Surendra Bikram Shah's reign was dominated by the Rana prime ministers.

Jung Bahadur Rana's visit influenced the modernization of Nepal and the consolidation of the Rana regime.

Bhanubhakta Acharya translated the Ramayana into Nepali, known as Mool Shankar.

Devanagari script was adopted for writing Nepali and other languages.

Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah initiated several modernization efforts in Nepal.

Bir Shumsher Rana's rise marked another violent power shift within the Rana family.

The Durbar High School was established by the Rana regime.

Gorkhapatra was founded on May 6, 1901, by Dev Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana.

The treaty with Tibet ended hostilities and established trade relations between the two countries.

Singha Durbar was built by Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. It was one of the largest and most lavish palaces in Asia at the time.

The Treaty of Friendship recognized Nepal as an independent and sovereign nation.

The Nepalese rupee was introduced in 1932, replacing the silver mohar at a rate of 2 mohar = 1 rupee.

A 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck, causing extensive damage in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan.

Approximately 10,700 people were killed in Nepal and 7,253 in India.

Many historical buildings and temples were destroyed, including the Dharahara tower.

Juddha Shumsher Rana, the Prime Minister at the time, led the relief efforts and reconstruction.

Reconstruction efforts included rebuilding key infrastructure and historical sites.

The Nepal Communist Party was founded, becoming influential in later decades.

The century-long autocratic Rana regime was overthrown, leading to the establishment of democracy in Nepal.

King Tribhuvan's efforts led to the end of the Rana regime and the establishment of a democratic government.

Radio Nepal was established on April 2, 1951.

Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal, successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world.

King Mahendra played a significant role in shaping modern Nepal.

The Nepali Congress party won a landslide victory in the first parliamentary elections.

King Mahendra introduced the Panchayat system, abolishing democratic institutions and banning political parties.

King Mahendra introduced the Panchayat system, a party-less political system.

A Japanese expedition led by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu Sherpa reached the summit of Mount Manaslu.

A Swiss-Austrian expedition led by Kurt Diemberger, Peter Diener, Ernst Forrer, Albin Schelbert, Nyima Dorje Sherpa, and Nawang Dorje Sherpa reached the summit of Dhaulagiri.

A Chinese expedition led by Xu Jing reached the summit of Mount Shishapangma.

Built in 1963, it served as the residence and principal workplace of the reigning monarch.

King Birendra continued the Panchayat system but faced increasing demands for democracy.

The fire engulfed all three wings of the palace except the front-facing wing. Cannons were used to destroy the three wings to prevent the fire from spreading further.

After the fire, the entire area was rebuilt on the old foundation.

Junko Tabei's successful ascent marked a significant milestone in mountaineering history.

A British expedition led by Doug Scott and Joe Tasker reached the summit of Kangchenjunga.

An Austrian expedition led by Herbert Tichy, Joseph Jöchler, and Pasang Dawa Lama reached the summit of Mount Cho Oyu.

A French expedition led by Jean Couzy and Lionel Terray reached the summit of Mount Makalu.

The Jana Andolan movement resulted in the re-establishment of multi-party democracy under a constitutional monarchy.

King Birendra established a constitutional monarchy in Nepal.

On June 1, 2001, external forces targeted the Narayanhiti Palace, resulting in a mass shooting that killed King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya, and seven other members of the royal family. This act of violence aimed to undermine Nepal's stability and precipitated major shifts in the country's monarchy and politics.

King Gyanendra's reign ended with the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic.

The Loktantra Andolan movement resulted in the abolition of the monarchy and the transition of Nepal to a federal republic.

The Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed between the government and the Maoist rebels, ending the civil war and paving the way for a new constitution.

Nepal officially became a federal democratic republic, ending the monarchy.

The first Constituent Assembly was elected with the mandate to draft a new constitution.

The new constitution of Nepal was promulgated on September 20, 2015.

The constitution divided Nepal into seven provinces, each with its own government.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Kathmandu, causing extensive damage and loss of life.

Approximately 8,962 people were killed and 21,952 were injured.

Several aftershocks followed, including a significant one on May 12, 2015, with a magnitude of 7.3.

A 7.3 magnitude aftershock struck, causing additional damage and casualties.

The aftershock resulted in over 100 additional deaths and nearly 1,900 injuries.

The reconstruction project aimed to restore Dharahara to its former glory with modern earthquake-resistant technology.