Soma dynasty
Ruling dynasty of Nepal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Soma dynasty (Nepali: सोम वंश; c. 205 – c. 305) was a Hindu dynasty that ruled the present-day Kathmandu Valley, in central Nepal.[1][2]
Not to be confused with Lunar dynasty or Somavamshi dynasty.
It was founded by Nimistakar Barma (sometimes referred to as Nimish I) in 205 CE, after the fall of the Kirata Kingdom.[1][3] In 305, the dynasty was succeeded by the Licchavi dynasty.[4][5]