Jayasthiti Malla

Jayasthiti Malla ascended the throne of Nepal in 1350 A.D. (1438B.S.). At that time the condition of the country was very bad. There was political disturbance in the palace. The country was economically weak. There was social disorder. A competent and resolute ruler was necessary. Jaysthiti Malla made reforms. He reorganized the caste system. Each caste had its own occupation, dress and manners. He made temples and placed idols in them. He performed Kotihom. He was a lover of literature. He encouraged Sanskrit and Newari languages. Poems and dramas were written. He brought economic reforms. Land was divided into four classes according to the production of crops. He introduced measuring units called mana, pathi, pau and dharni. The work of measuring land and house was given to the Kshertadar and Takshakar respectively. He introduced the system of imposing fines on cfiminals.

Jayasthiti Malla was a great reformist. He was an expert politician. He brought political stability in the country. There was peace and prosperity in the country. He died in 1452 B.S.