Licchavi

Licchavi (also Lichchhavi, Lichavi) was an ancient republic that existed in what is now Bihar state of India before the birth of Mahavira (born 599 BC).^[1][2] Its capital was Vaishali.

From about 400 to 750, a kingdom in Nepal in the Kathmandu Valley had the same name, Licchavi.

1. ↑ ""Licchavi", Encyclopedia Britannica Online". Archived from the original on 2008-12-23. Retrieved 2007-11-18.
2. ↑ ""Vaisali", Encyclopedia Britannica Online". Archived from the original on 2008-12-23. Retrieved 2007-11-18.