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Devalakshmidevi
Devalakshmidevi (often known as Devaladevi) was the daughter of Jayatunga Malla of Bhaktapur, and the wife of King Harisimhadeva of Tirhut. She was a key figure in the Malla-era politics in the 14th century until her death on 18 April 1366. Marriage with Harisimhadeva Devaladevi was the daughter of Jayatunga Malla of the House of Tripura, which was a ruling house in Bhadgaon at that time in Kathmandu Valley. In 1310 C.E., King Harisimhadeva of Mithila invaded the Kathmandu Valley and after negotiations, in addition with other gifts, Devaladevi was given in marriage to Harisimhadeva. Return to Bhadgaon In 1324 C.E Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq invaded and conquered Tirhut. Harisimhadeva, along with Devaladevi and their son Jagatsimha, fled to Kathmandu valley. Harisimhadeva died while en route due to his injuries but Devaladevi and Jagatsimha were welcomed by her brother Jayarudra Malla in Bhadgaon, who was then head of the House of Tripura and the de facto ruler of the Kathmandu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayasthiti Malla
Jayasthiti Malla, also spelled Jayasthitimalla, () was the eleventh Malla king of Nepal. His absolute rule over the valley began after deposing Jayarjunadeva in 1382 until his death in 1395. Origin and early life The ancestry of Jayasthiti Malla is still a topic of debate among scholars. The generally accepted narrative is that he was a person of noble birth in the Mithila region, and was brought to Kathmandu valley by Devaladevi in 1354 to marry Rajaladevi, her granddaughter and the heir apparent of Bhadgaon. Some scholars state that he was a son of an obscure figure Ashoka Malla. Jayasthiti Malla started to play a prominent role in politics after the death of Devalakshmidevi in 1366. Rise to power Background The valley was then controlled by two nobles houses: House of Bhonta, residence in Banepa, and the House of Tripura, residence in Bhadgaon. Jayasthiti's wife, Rajalladevi, was the head of House Tripura but Devaladevi acted as the de facto head. In 1347, after t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur (Nepali language, Nepali and Sanskrit: भक्तपुर, ; "City of Devotees"), known locally as Khwopa (Nepal Bhasa: , ) and historically called Bhadgaon, is a city in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal located about from the capital city, Kathmandu. Bhaktapur is the List of cities in Nepal, smallest city of Nepal as well as the most densely populated. Along with Kathmandu and Lalitpur, Nepal, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur is one of the three main cities of the Kathmandu Valley and is a major Newar people, Newar settlement of the country. The city is also known for its Newar tradition, Newa cuisine, cuisine and artisans. Bhaktapur suffered heavy damage in the April 2015 Nepal earthquake, April 2015 earthquake. As part of the Kathmandu Valley, it shares its History of Kathmandu, history, Culture of Kathmandu, culture and Newar language, language with the other cities of the Kathmandu Valley, valley. Although chronicles like the Gopal Raj Vamshavali put the fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhadgaon
Bhaktapur ( Nepali and Sanskrit: भक्तपुर, ; "City of Devotees"), known locally as Khwopa (Nepal Bhasa: , ) and historically called Bhadgaon, is a city in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal located about from the capital city, Kathmandu. Bhaktapur is the smallest city of Nepal as well as the most densely populated. Along with Kathmandu and Lalitpur, Bhaktapur is one of the three main cities of the Kathmandu Valley and is a major Newar settlement of the country. The city is also known for its Newar tradition, cuisine and artisans. Bhaktapur suffered heavy damage in the April 2015 earthquake. As part of the Kathmandu Valley, it shares its history, culture and language with the other cities of the valley. Although chronicles like the Gopal Raj Vamshavali put the foundation of Bhaktapur in the 12th century, it has been the site of numerous settlements since at least the Licchavi dynasty. The capital place of Kasthamandu was Bhaktapur Nepal during the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
