Nripendra Malla
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| Nripendra Malla | |
|---|---|
| King of Kantipur | |
| Reign | 1674–1680 |
| Predecessor | Pratap Malla |
| Successor | Parthibendra Malla |
| Died | 1680 (1681) |
| Dynasty | Malla |
| Father | Pratap Malla |
Nripendra Malla (Newar: न्रिपेंद्र मल्ल) was a Malla ruler and the ninth king of Kantipur. He ascended the throne in 1674 following the death of his father, Pratap Malla.[1][2]
Pratap Malla intended for his youngest son, Mahipendra Malla, to succeed him as king. However, due to concerns from neighboring kingdoms regarding the succession, Mahipendra Malla had to yield to his elder brothers, Nripendra Malla and Parthibendra Malla. The Kingdom of Patan played a significant role in supporting Nripendra's ascension to the throne of Kantipur.[1]
Nripendra's reign was relatively insignificant, with the actual governance of the kingdom being exercised by his brother, Parthibendra Malla. In fact, the Vamshavalis (genealogies) do not mention Nripendra Malla as a king. However, coins minted in his name and documents addressing him with royal titles confirm that he ascended the throne immediately following his father's death.[3]
Nripendra Malla died in 1680 and was succeeded by his brother, Parthibendra Malla.[2]
Literary works
Nripendra Malla is also known to have composed two poems in the Newar language, which are:[4]
- Devi mata nama candi
- Phasa the begana onga
References
- 1 2 Shrestha, D.B.; Singh, C.B. (1972). The History of Ancient and Medieval Nepal (PDF) (1st ed.). Kathmandu: University of Cambridge. pp. 34–36.
- 1 2 Shaha, Rishikesh. Ancient and Medieval Nepal (PDF). Kathmandu, Nepal: University of Cambridge. p. 65.
- ↑ Regmi, Mahesh C. "Regmi Research Series". German Oriental Society. 5: 121–122.
- ↑ Vaidya, Dr. Janak Lal (2002). nepalbhasaya prachin kavya srijana [Poetry Composition in Nepal Bhasa] (in Newari). Kathmandu: Nepal Academy. p. 34.
| Preceded by | King of Kantipur 1674–1680 |
Succeeded by |