Kirat Period Nepal's very first recorded or discovered history began with the Kiratis, who arrived in the 7th or 8th century BCE from the east to the Kathmandu valley (now the capital of Nepal). Little is known about them, other than their deftness as sheep farmers and great fondness for carrying long knives. The Kirats ruled for about 1225 years (800 BCE-300 CE), their reign had a total of 29 kings during that time. Their first and best-remembered king was Yalambar, who is referenced in the epic Mahabharata. In the chronicle of Bansawali William Kirk Patrick mentions that the Kirat rule existed from about 900 BCE to 300 CE. During this long period altogether 29 Kirat Kings ruled over the country. The 29 Kirat Kings were; Yellung Hang or Yalambar Pari Hang Skandhar Hang Balamba Hang Hriti Hang Humati Hang Jitedasti Hang Galinja Hang Oysgja Hang Suyarma Hang Papa Hang Bunka Hang Swawnanda Hang Sthunko Hang Jinghri Hang Nane Hang Luka Hang Thor Hang Thoko Hang Verma Hang Guja Hang P