Bhaskara Malla
Bhaskara Malla | |
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King of Malla | |
Father | Bhupalendra Malla |
Mother | Bhuwanalakshmi |
Bhaskara Malla (also known as Mahindrasimha Malla) (
Reign
Kantipur
Bhaskara Malla became the King of
Patan
After the death of Riddhi Narasimha Malla of Patan in 1717, there were no any legitimate heirs. The Kajis of Patan wanted Ranajit Malla, the then heir apparent of Bhadgaon, to take over as the King of Patan. Due to the influence of Yogamati, Bhaskara Malla was proclaimed as the king. He issued coins under the name Gajapati Mahindra Simha.[2][3]
Conflicts
Bhaskara Malla lived a lavish lifestyle and had allowed luxurious
The Kajis of Patan were also unhappy with his rule and were in constant conflicts with him.[2]
Plague
An epidemic had broken out during the reign of Bhaskara Malla which lasted for 2–3 years and killed approximately 20,000 people.[2][4] During this time Jhangal Kaji Thakuri kept the king and his two wives at Kindolbahal, near Swayambhunath. After six months of confinement, he inquired about the plague and got assurances that the death rate had fallen significantly. He returned to his palace and died due to the plague in 1722.[2][4]
Succession
Bhaskara Malla was childless and had nominated
References
Notes
- ^ Mahipatendra Malla was the son of Pratap Malla and was deprived of his rights as the King.
Sources
- ^ a b c Shaha, Rishikesh. Ancient and Medieval Nepal (PDF). Kathmandu, Nepal: University of Cambridge. pp. 66–67.
- ^ a b c d e f Regmi, Mahesh C. "Regmi Research Series". German Oriental Society. 5: 123–126.
- ^ a b Shrestha, D.B.; Singh, C.B. (1972). The History of Ancient and Medieval Nepal (PDF) (1st ed.). Kathmandu: University of Cambridge. pp. 41–42.
- ^ a b c Wright, Daniel (1877). History of Nepal (PDF). University of Cambridge. pp. 221–222.