Prithwi Malla was the king of the

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. He ruled from 1295 CE. to 1319 CE.

History

Prithwi Malla is held to be an important socio-political figure for the establishment or, as deduced from their architectural styles, restoration and reconsecration of the two temples of Lord Siva. These are Sailesvara and Saresvara temple at the

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site of

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around 8 kilometres from Bishnupur. Till date these two temples are of special importance not only for the

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but also for the scholars and tourists.

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