Ratna Malla

Ratna Malla
Raja of Kantipur
Born Nepal
Died 1520
Nepal
House Malla Dynasty
Father Jayayakshya Malla

Ratna Malla was the first independent king of Kantipur. He was one of the six sons of Jayayakshya Malla. On the death of his father in 1482, he and his brothers attempted to rule collegially. However, Ratna decided to become an independent ruler and created the Kingdom of Kantipur, with its capital in Kathmandu, in 1484. His brother, Raya Malla, was the King of Bhaktapur.

Preceded by
n/a
Raja of Kantipur
1484–1520
Succeeded by
Surya Malla


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