Dang district
Different kingdoms such as Rishing, Ghiring, Argha, Khachhi, Gulmi, Dhor, Satung, Paiung, Bhirkot, Gharung Mishikot, Isma were collectively known as 'Barha Magarat' or Confederation of Twelve Magar Kingdoms and were ruled by Magar Kings. Each year, people celebrate a festival of "Barhakune Tal" in Ghorahi of Dang district to commemorate the founding of Twelve Magarats. Similarly, there existed 'Athara Magarat' or Confederation of Eighteen Magar Kingdoms located west of Kali Gandaki River, primarily inhabited by Kham Magars. Palpa district and Rolpa district of Nepal (majority of Kham Magars), both located in Province 5 of Nepal, are the top two districts of Nepal with the highest indigenous Magar population.