The Mahisapala Dynasty (
Nepali: महिषपाल वंश) also known as the Ahir dynasty[1] was a dynasty established by an
Abhira that ruled the
Kathmandu Valley.[2][3][4] They were also known as Mahispalbanshi.[5] They took control of Nepal after replacing the
Gopala dynasty.[6] The Gopalas and the Mahisapalas were together known as
Abhiras.[7] Three kings of Mahisapala dynasty ruled the valley before they were overthrown by the
Kiratas.[8][9]