Nripendra Malla
| Nripendra Malla | |
|---|---|
| King of Kantipur | |
| Reign | 1674โ1680 |
| Coronation | 29 June 1674 |
| Predecessor | Pratap Malla |
| Successor | Parthibendra Malla |
| Born | November 1661 |
| Died | 11 June 1680 (aged 18) |
| Spouse | Jaya Lakshmi |
| Dynasty | Malla |
| Father | Pratap Malla |
Nripendra Malla (Newar: ๐ฃ๐บ๐ฅ๐พ๐ฃ๐๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ) was a Malla ruler and the ninth king of Kantipur. He ascended the throne on 29 June 1674 following the death of his father, Pratap Malla.[1][2][3] He died at the age of 18 years and 7 months on 11 June 1680.[3][4]:โ113โ
Reign
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.[5]
His queen was named Jaya Lakshmi.[4]:โ118โ
Nripendra Malla died in 1680 and was succeeded by his brother, Parthibendra Malla.[2]
Literary works
Nripendra Malla is also known to have composed a hymn entitled Devi mฤtฤ nฤma candi and a poem called Phasa the begana oแน a in the Newar language.[6]
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. 34โ36.
- 1 2 Shaha, Rishikesh. Ancient and Medieval Nepal (PDF). Kathmandu, Nepal: University of Cambridge. p. 65.
- 1 2 Regmi, D. R. (1965). Medieval Nepal: Select inscriptions, 1524-1768 A.D. with verification and corresponding dates in C.E. Firma K.L. Mukhopadhyay. pp. 391โ392.
- 1 2 Regmi, DR (2007). Medieval Nepal Part II. New Delhi, India: Rupa and Co. ISBN 978-8129110985.
- โ Regmi, Mahesh C. "Regmi Research Series". German Oriental Society. 5: 121โ122.
- โ Vaidya, Dr. Janak Lal (2002). nepalbhasaya prachin kavya srijana [Poetry Composition in Nepal Bhasa] (in Newari). Kathmandu: Nepal Academy. p. 34.
