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Yaksha Malla

r. 1428–1482 · 15th century

Yaksha Malla was king of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal from 1428 to 1482, the last to rule the whole Malla kingdom from Bhaktapur. He extended its frontiers and built temples in Bhaktapur. After his death the realm was divided among his sons, producing the separate kingdoms of Bhaktapur and Kantipur (Kathmandu), and later Lalitpur.

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Mentioned in 3 state histories

Malla dynasty (Nepal)Kingdom of Bhaktapur Kingdom of Kantipur

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