Siddhi Narasinha Malla

Siddhi Narasinha Malla was the son of king Hariharsinha Malla. He sat on the throne of patan in 1675 B.S. Patan had no good relation with Kathmandu. Siddhi Narasinha Malla forced Kathmandu to conclude a treaty with Patan.

Of all the Malla kings of Patan Siddhi Narasingh Malla was the greatest. He was a virtuous, wise and kind hearted mean. He built many water spouts, inns, ponds, temples and monasteries. He built the famous Krishna Temple of Patan. It is a masterpiece  of art important events of the Ramayan and the Mahabharat are carved on the walls of the temple of Taleju Bhawani. He led a very hard religious life In summer he sat in the centre of Panchagni (five fires). In winter he used to lie down on a nold stone in the open courtyard of his palace. He introduced religious dances.

During his rule trade developed in Patan. Patan had trade relations with Tibet. He issued his own coins. He was a learned man. He was fond of art, poem and drama. He abdicated his throne and spent his life in Varanasi. He died in 1767 B.S.

Bhupatindra Malla

King Yaksha Malla’s sons divided the Malla Kingdom intor three states-Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. Raya Malla got Bhaktapur. Bhupatindra Massa was his descendant. His father’s name was Jitamitra Malla. He ascended the throne of Bhaktapur in 1753 B.S. He was experienced, clever and brave. He had to fight with Kantipur and Lalitpur. He got victory in those battles.  Bhupatindra Massa was very fond of constructive work. He built temples, taps inns and palaces. He built a place called pachapanna Jhyale Durbar (places with fifty-five windows) in Bhaktapur. Its golden gate and windows are objects of great admira-tion. In front of the Durbar stands a stone pillar on which there is  abrass statue of Bhupatindra Malla with folded hands. The Durbar is unique in beauty. Another excellent work of Bhupatindra Massa is a five-storeyed temple called Nyatapol. On the steps of the temple there are images of wrestlers, elephants and lions. Inside the temple is set up Siddhilaxmi, the goddess of Tantras. Tourists do visit this temple and the palace.  He wrote mahy songs, dramas and religious books. Ushaharan, Jaimini Bharat, Bauri Vivah, Ramayan, Mahabharat etc are his famous works.

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.