Raya Malla
15th/16th-century King of Bhaktapur
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Raya Malla (Nepali: राय मल्ल) was a Malla Dynasty king and the first King of Bhadgaon after the division of Kathmandu Valley into Kantipur, Patan, and Bhadgaon following the death of his father Jayayakshya Malla. He reigned from 1482 until his death in 1505.[1] His younger brother, Ratna Malla, ruled over Kantipur.[2]
Reign1482–1505
PredecessorYakshya Malla (as the King of Kathmandu Valley)
SuccessorBhuwana Malla
BornNepal
| Raya Malla | |
|---|---|
| King of Bhadgaon | |
| Reign | 1482–1505 |
| Predecessor | Yakshya Malla (as the King of Kathmandu Valley) |
| Successor | Bhuwana Malla |
| Born | Nepal |
| Died | 1505 |
| Dynasty | Malla |
| Father | Jayayakshya Malla |
Reign
During his reign, the Bhadgaon bordered Dudh Koshi.[3] Raya Malla established the Catur Varna Mahavihara in Bhaktapur.[4] He died in 1505 and was succeeded by his son Bhuwana Malla.[5]