(750-1200)BS

According to custom, however, in the late 900's, Kathmandu was established by the King Gunakama Deva at the banks of Bishnumati river whose southern limit was marked by the confluence of the Bagmati River and Bishnumati River in a place called Teku Dovan. The pre-existing settlements of Yambu and Yangal were merged into the Kantipur city. The town was planned in the shape of Manjushree sword with the tip positioned to north and the base to the south, with the perimeter of Kathmandu defined by building temples of the eight mother goddesses (Ajima); which still exist today. The important structures built in Kathmandu during this period were the Kasthamandap, amidst temples and narrow streets lined with multi-storey houses around the Durbar square with the old royal palace complex occupying the center stage.The period 750-1200 is considered as a transitional kingdom in power in Kathmandu Valley, though concrete verifiable records are not available. Similar old water spouts, seen at several locations in the city, were a source of drinking water to the inhabitants residing in the vicinity.