Malla Dynasty
- Title
- Malla Dynasty
- Description
Overview
The Malla Dynasty ruled the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding regions from the 12th to the 18th century, representing Nepal's Medieval Golden Age.
Key Facts
- Cultural Renaissance: Highly celebrated for magnificent woodcarvings, stone temples, and the construction of the three iconic Durbar Squares (Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur).
- The Division: In 1482, King Yaksha Malla divided the Kathmandu Valley kingdom among his sons, establishing the three independent, competing city-states of Kantipur, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur.
- Key Rulers: Includes influential rulers like Jaya Sthiti Malla (known for social reforms and caste-based codification) and Pratap Malla (builder of Rani Pokhari).
- End of Rule: Concluded in 1768 AD when King Prithvi Narayan Shah conquered the Valley during his unification campaign.
- Period
- Medieval
- Year (AD)
- 1200
- CMAT Significance
- Frequently tested in CMAT; questions focus on cultural monuments, **Jaya Sthiti Malla's** social reforms, **Yaksha Malla's** division of the Valley, and the transition to the Shah dynasty.