Raya Malla | |
---|---|
King of Bhadgaon | |
Reign | 1482–1505 |
Predecessor | Yakshya Malla (as the King of Kathmandu Valley) |
Successor | Bhuwana Malla |
Born | Nepal |
Died | 1505 |
Dynasty | Malla |
Father | Jayayakshya Malla |
Raya Malla (Nepali: राय मल्ल) was a Malla Dynasty king and the first King of Bhadgaon after the division of Kathmandu Valley into Kantipur, Patan, and Bhadgaon. He reigned from 1482 until his death in 1505.[1] He was the son of Jayayakshya Malla. His younger brother, Ratna Malla, ruled over Kantipur.[2]
During his reign, the Bhadgaon bordered Dudh Koshi.[3] Raya Malla established the Catur Varna Mahavihara in Bhaktapur.[4] He died in 1505 and was succeeded by his son Bhuwana Malla.[5]