Ranajit Malla
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Ranajita Malla was the last king of the Malla dynasty who ruled Bhaktapur from 1722 to 1769. He is widely known for his contribution to Newari and Maithili literature, in particular his plays are gene
Ranajit Malla on his serpent throne, c.1722
Mohar silver coin of king Ranajit Malla, struck in Nepal Sambat 842 (=AD 1722). Reverse
Mohar silver coin of King Ranajit Malla, struck in Nepal Sambat 842 (=AD 1722). Obverse
The Golden gate as the entrance to the former palace of Bhaktapur
Jaya Prakash Malla
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Jaya Prakash Malla was a king of the Malla dynasty who served as the last Malla king of the Nepalese state of Kantipur. He ruled from 1736 to 1746 after succeeding his father Jagajjaya Malla, and then
Portrait of Jaya Prakasa Malla from 1765
Portrait at the National Museum of Nepal
A manuscript of Ratneshvara-pradurbhava Pyakhan, written by Jaya Prakash in the Newar script.