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  • Thankot

    It is known that the town of Thankot was established in the Kirat era, as documents and chronicles from this era indicate that it was founded even before Patan. During the rule of the Kirat Thankot was the capital, but lost its capital status after King Yalamber came into power. In ancient times, Thankot was known as Shonitapur. The name Shonitapur translates to ‘The place of ...