Ajaymerukot Explained

Ajaymerukot (Nepali:अजयमेरुकोट) was one of the capital of Doti kingdom established by the Malla kings in 13th century. The ruins of the palace is located in Ajaymeru Rural Municipality in Dadeldhura district which about 3.3 km away from Dadeldhhura, Nepal.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

History

The establishment of Ajaymerukot is not verified, but two theory exists. The first one says that it was established in the 13th century by king Ranjana Paal while another theory suggests it was established by two princes of Katyuri dynasity: Sahastra Paal and Niryapaldev before .^{[6] [7]}

Copper inscription by king Niray Paldev from has been found in the ruins of the palace.

Palace ruins

The ruins of palace consists of a seven storied main palace. A paved stair leads from palace to the bath house. The stone carvings in the face of palace is believed to be carved by Jaad artists from India. A assembly hall is situated in lower section of the palace. For a long period, the ruins were neglected.^[8] In 2074 BS, government started conservation effort by making a plan, however the encroachment of the area by local has affected the effort.^{[9] [10] [11]}

External links

• Documentary in Nepali

Notes and References

1. Awasthi. Hem Raj. MAJOR TOURIST DISTINATION OF DADELDHURA DISTRICT. 2019.
2. Paneru. Chandra Prakash. Tourism Potenttiality In Dadeldhura District of Nepal Specially Reference with Ajaymerukot. 2016.
3. Web site: मल्ल कालको इतिहास बोकेको अजयमेरुकोट संकटमा (भिडियो सहित). Kotihom Khabar. 2021-01-28. 2019-02-02. 2021-02-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20210206233824/https://www.kotihomkhabar.com/2019/02/02/1216/. dead.
4. Web site: Ajaymerukot, Nepal - Facts and information on Ajaymerukot - Nepal.Places-in-the-world.com. 2021-01-28.
5. Web site: Interesting experiences that await you in far-western Nepal. OnlineKhabar English News. 24 October 2020. 2021-01-28.
6. Web site: अजयमेरुकोट जहाँ प्राचीन कलाको उत्कृष्ट नमूना देख्न पाइन्छ. Setopati. 2021-01-28.
7. Web site: अतिक्रमणमा १३ सय वर्ष पुरानो अजयमेरुकोट. Naya Patrika. 2021-01-28.
8. Web site: एतिहासिक अजयमेरुकोट क्षेत्रमा सरसफाइ (फोटो फिचर). Unity Khabar. 2021-01-28. 2019-10-16.
9. Web site: मल्ल कालको इतिहास बोकेको अजयमेरुकोट क्षेत्र पर्‍यो अतिक्रमणमा. Thaha Khabar. 2021-01-28.
10. Web site: रातोपाटी. डडेल्धुराको अजयमेरुकोट गुरुयोजना निर्माण गरिने. RatoPati. 2021-01-28.
11. Web site: अतिक्रमणको चपेटामा अजयमेरुकोट – Saurahaonline.com. 2021-01-28.