The Licchavi dynasty, of high-caste Hindu origin, ruled in the Kathmandu Valley from about a.d. 330 to 700.
The rule of the Licchavi dynasty ended after their brutal defeat in war. 
mnli hypothesis: The rule of the Licchavi dynasty ended after their brutal defeat in war.  premise: The Licchavi dynasty, of high-caste Hindu origin, ruled in the Kathmandu Valley from about a.d. 330 to 700.