The rule of Amsuvarma is certainly a period of great significance in the history of Nepal. Amsuvarma's fame spread far and wide including India and China. The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen-Tsang mentioned his name and glory quite some years after his death. The Nepalese Chroniclers lavished their praise on him. His great fame has led many Nepalese chroniclers and even foreign writers to attribute some important incident of historical significance to him. Some popular legends even consider Amsuvarma as a hero of Mahabharata, while others make him equal to king Vikramaditya of India. The French scholar, Sylvian Levi, considered him the father of Bhrikuti, because in Tebetan history the father of the Nepalese princess was a great renowned ruler. The great fame of Amsuvarma in Nepali traditions and foreign accounts is definitely the product of his great achievements. Amsuvarma was not only a great military hero who rose to power mainly with his powers, but was also a great administrator, statesman and diplomat who consolidated his kingdom much before his succession to the throne. Present hook highlights the importance of the study on Amsuvarma and his time in the History of Nepal.

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