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Bhupatindra Malla

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Lived 1695 to 1722 · aged 27
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Bhupatindra Malla was a Malla Dynasty King of the Kingdom of Bhaktapur who reigned from 1696 until his death in 1722. He is the most widely known king of Bhaktapur and is among the most popular of the Malla dynasty. He is popularly known in Bhaktapur as nepaḥ juju, meaning the king of the Newars.

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Miniature of a twelve-year-old Bhupatindra Malla (right) from a Paubha dated 1686.[11] Sitting behind him are his father and his uncle Ugra Malla (right).Miniature of a twelve-year-old Bhupatindra Malla (right) from a Paubha dated 1686.[11] Sitting behind him are his father and his uncle Ugra Malla (right).Gilt copper statuette depicting Bhupatindra Malla's mother, Lālamati; she often assisted her son during his reign.[12]Gilt copper statuette depicting Bhupatindra Malla's mother, Lālamati; she often assisted her son during his reign.[12]A fresco of Bhupatindra Malla in prayer at the Bhaila Chuka courtyard, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, c. 18th century.[36]A fresco of Bhupatindra Malla in prayer at the Bhaila Chuka courtyard, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, c. 18th century.[36]Portrait of King Bhupatindra Malla on the walls of the Jana bahal temple complex, Kathmandu.Portrait of King Bhupatindra Malla on the walls of the Jana bahal temple complex, Kathmandu.A Paubha dedicated to Vishnu painted in September 1687. On the bottom right, beside the trumpet players sit (from left to right) Bhupatindra Malla, Jitamitra Malla and Ugra Malla.A Paubha dedicated to Vishnu painted in September 1687. On the bottom right, beside the trumpet players sit (from left to right) Bhupatindra Malla, Jitamitra Malla and Ugra Malla.Miniature of Bhupatindra Malla on his serpent throne from a Buddhist manuscript.Miniature of Bhupatindra Malla on his serpent throne from a Buddhist manuscript.A likely posthumous gold plated statue of Bhupatindra Malla, likely commissioned by his son Ranajit Malla.[69]A likely posthumous gold plated statue of Bhupatindra Malla, likely commissioned by his son Ranajit Malla.[69]

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Bhupatindra Malla was a Malla Dynasty King of the Kingdom of Bhaktapur who reigned from 1696 until his death in 1722. He is the most widely known king of Bhaktapur and is among the most popular of the Malla dynasty. He is popularly known in Bhaktapur as nepaḥ juju, meaning the king of the Newars. His reign was characterized by the construction of numerous palaces and temples with the Nyatapola temple being his most revered contribution. An integral part of the local folklore, Bhupatindra Malla is regarded as a great builder and a lover of arts whose reign is considered the cultural high point of Bhaktapur. In particular, he was a scholar of the Maithili language and composed 26 plays in Maithili throughout his lifetime.

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Lived 1695 to 1722 · aged 27
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