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Lecture 5
THAKURIS (879 – 1200, THE DARK AGES)
After the inscriptions of Jayadev II (713-733 AD) there are very little records, fewer than a dozen
inscriptions, no coins and no foreign accounts. However, there are thousands of manuscripts
mainly of Buddhist texts copied in the Valley viharas. Most texts close with remarks on place,
name of king, date of completion etc. which are good sources of information.
The first manuscript to use Nepal Sambat was completed in 907 AD. It is composed in Sanskrit
but uses different style of writing in old Newari or Nepalakhala. Subsequent documents all use the
Nepal Sambat (Slusser, 1982).
Thakuris were probably descendents of Lichchavi kings as their cultural practices were similar.
There are no records of foreign intrusions. A series of weak kings probably began to result in the
carving up of the state into smaller units. Gunakamadeva (942-1008 AD), a king of some
significance, is credited with founding Kathmandu, probably restructuring it into a shape of a
sword. Political power gradually shifted to Bhaktapur and Banepa. In 1147 AD Anandadeva
became “supreme king” and established himself at the new palace of Tripura at the western end of
Bhaktapur. From then on till the close of 15th
century Bhaktapur was the capital city.
Tibet had earlier turned west to Kashmir for Buddhist learning but after the end of 10th
century till
12th
century they began to look south for teachers, texts and cult objects. Tibetans went to study in
monasteries of India and Nepal. Patan developed as a Buddhist university town with its many
viharas (Slusser, 1982). After the 12th
century there was a marked decline in Buddhism.
MALLAS 1200-1769
There are no records of external aggression so Mallas were probably titles assumed by
descendents of earlier rulers. The period between 1200 – 1382 AD was a continuation of the
transitional period; the period between 1382 – 1482 was a time of relative stability under strong
rulers while the time between 1482 – 1769 saw the break-up of the kingdom and continuous
infighting between brother states (Slusser, 1982).
There was no significant king in the early period and the throne appeared to alternate between two
or more families. Since mid 12th
century Bhaktapur had been the capital and kings who titled
themselves Mallas ruled from it. The kingdom beyond of Bhota (Banepa-Panuati-Palanchowk)
was more powerful and was ruled by hereditary nobles who paid nominal allegiance to the Valley
king. Because the valley kingdom was weak, it suffered a series of devastating raids from the
Khasa and Mithila kingdoms and the Muslims of India.
The first king to write Malla was Arimalla (1200-1216). Because of weak kings nobles took over
power and were de-facto rulers. Rudramalla, a principal noble of Bhaktapur, was the main power
broker in 1317 AD during the reign of Anandadeva II. He installed Arimalla II, the king of his
choice, even while Anandadeva II was still alive. Upon Rudramalla’s death, his only girl child
Nayakadevi was declared his legal heir. The girl was raised by Rudramalla’s mother, assisted by
Devaladevi, wife of Harisimha, who was given refuge in Bhaktapur after the last king of Mithila
died en route to Dolakha after fleeing the Muslims. For the next three decades, Devaladevi played
a powerful and manipulative role in the affairs of the state. Nayakadevi was first married to a
prince from Benares who was poisoned. Nayakadevi was then married to Devaladevi’s son
Jagatsimha. Their daughter Rajalladevi was taken care of by Devaladevi who then married her
only granddaughter to Sthitimalla (Jayasthitimalla), probably a native of Mithila, who was later to
become king (Slusser, 1982).
Khasas ruled Western Nepal (Karnali Basin) between 11th
– 14th
centuries and raided the valley 6
times between 1287 – 1334 AD. Unlike the raids by the Muslims and Mithila kings, the Khasas
plundered the people but spared the temples and shrines. Their kings also assumed the title of
Malla and their capital was north of Jumla at Sinja or closer to the Tarai at Dullu. Remains of
temples, images, fountains and inscriptions lie scattered throughout the kingdom (Slusser, 1982).
In 1349 Sultan Shams-ud-din plundered the valley, smashed the Pasupati four faced linga and
damaged Svayambhu and other sites. Jayasthitimalla co-ruled with Arjunadeva from 1372 AD but
became king in 1382 until his death in 1395 AD. He gave stability to Nepal, rebuilt Svayambhu in
1372, 23 years after its destruction by the Muslims. Historical records show he set up new offices
such as pradhana, pramana. He is credited with the caste system but this had been evident since
the Lichchavi times. He probably codified and gave the custom the force of law (Slusser, 1982).
Yakshamalla, grandson of Jayasthitimalla, maintained control over the kingdom till his death
(1428-1482 AD). His 6 sons were left to rule jointly but they broke up the kingdom after his
death. In 1484, Yakshamalla’s second son Ratnamalla seized Kathmandu and after sharing rule
with his younger brother Arimalla, became sole ruler. Rayamalla, eldest brother ruled Bhaktapur
collegially with his brothers. After his death the throne passed on to his descendents. Patan was
ruled by powerful mahapatras, hereditary nobles. Ratnamalla’s descendents wrested control from
the nobles in 1597 AD after which it actually came under Malla rule.
After Yakshamalla’s death the Malla kingdom, in effect, broke up into 3 kingdoms: Bhaktapur-
Dolakha, Kathmandu-Nuwakot, and Patan-Pharping and Chitland Valley. Each capital city was a
walled fortress. Patan and Bhaktapur had moats or partial moats. Even Pharping and Nuwakot as
well as small towns and villages were fortified. Forts were normally built on ridges and hilltops.
Kirtipur, Thimi, Sankhu were all located on high ground and well fortified.
Pratapmalla, ruler of Kathmandu during 1641-1674, was a ruler of consequence while the father-
son-grandson rulers of Patan, Siddhinarsimha, Srinivasa and Yoganarenda were responsible for
making Patan beautiful.
The goddess Taleju was known since Lichchavi times and Maneswori was one of her
manifestations. Taleju was also widely worshipped in Mithila and other parts of India. Taleju
worship increased in the valley with Mithila influx in the valley in the 14th
century. Her nickname
Domaju meant mother goddess of Doya (Mithila). Jayasthitimalla made her his lineage deity
(kuladevata) and chose her as his personal deity (istadevata) which was continued by later kings.
Although Pashupati outranked her in official records, she was close to the Mallas and was offered
rich offerings and imposing temples (Slusser, 1982).
Mughal influence was noticed in Malla court; domes served Hindu temples from 17th
century.
Trade with Tibet intensified during late Malla rule, especially in the reign of Pratap Malla. By the
time of the 3 kingdoms Tibetans came to care for and rehabilitate the prestigious but decaying
Buddhist shrines. In 1691, Tibetan lamas repaired Svayambhu and introduced prayer wheels and
Bouddhanatha and Namobuddha were rebuilt to Tibetan taste during late Malla period.
After the formation of the three kingdoms, rivalry between them led to the refinement in art and
architecture. The 18th
century restoration of Svayambhu by Tibetan lamas was funded by
Jayaprakash Malla and Prithvi Narayan Shah.
SHAH & RANAS (1769-present; 1846-1950)
Drabya Shah founded Gorkha in 1559 AD. Ram Shah (1614-1636) ruler of Gorkha concluded a
treaty with Siddhinarasimha of Patan and invited Newar traders to Gorkha. Prithvi Pati Shah
became blood brother (Meet) of Kathmandu king Nripendra in 1678 AD.
In 1685 Gorkhalis embarked on winning the Malla kingdoms. Prithvi Narayan Shah seized
Nuwakot in 1744 and began the economic blockade of the Valley, finally seizing Kathmandu in
1768, then Patan and Bhaktapur in1769 AD. Prithvi Narayan Shah preferred the Newar culture to
that of the Mughals practiced by the Mallas. Thus he continued the traditional designs in his
buildings.
Bahadur Shah, younger brother of Prithvi Narayan Shah, was responsible for expansion of
borders mainly to the west. By 1790, 15 years after the death of Prithvi Narayan Shah, the
frontiers had been pushed to the present boundary. Because of palace intrigues and weak kings,
prime minister wielded power and there was constant power struggle between the Thapas and the
Pandeys. Jung Bahadur Kunwar killed the nobles in the Kot massacre of 1846 and assumed
absolute power. The Ranas ruled till 1950 after which the Shahs regained the throne.

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  • 1. Lecture 5 THAKURIS (879 – 1200, THE DARK AGES) After the inscriptions of Jayadev II (713-733 AD) there are very little records, fewer than a dozen inscriptions, no coins and no foreign accounts. However, there are thousands of manuscripts mainly of Buddhist texts copied in the Valley viharas. Most texts close with remarks on place, name of king, date of completion etc. which are good sources of information. The first manuscript to use Nepal Sambat was completed in 907 AD. It is composed in Sanskrit but uses different style of writing in old Newari or Nepalakhala. Subsequent documents all use the Nepal Sambat (Slusser, 1982). Thakuris were probably descendents of Lichchavi kings as their cultural practices were similar. There are no records of foreign intrusions. A series of weak kings probably began to result in the carving up of the state into smaller units. Gunakamadeva (942-1008 AD), a king of some significance, is credited with founding Kathmandu, probably restructuring it into a shape of a sword. Political power gradually shifted to Bhaktapur and Banepa. In 1147 AD Anandadeva became “supreme king” and established himself at the new palace of Tripura at the western end of Bhaktapur. From then on till the close of 15th century Bhaktapur was the capital city. Tibet had earlier turned west to Kashmir for Buddhist learning but after the end of 10th century till 12th century they began to look south for teachers, texts and cult objects. Tibetans went to study in monasteries of India and Nepal. Patan developed as a Buddhist university town with its many viharas (Slusser, 1982). After the 12th century there was a marked decline in Buddhism. MALLAS 1200-1769 There are no records of external aggression so Mallas were probably titles assumed by descendents of earlier rulers. The period between 1200 – 1382 AD was a continuation of the transitional period; the period between 1382 – 1482 was a time of relative stability under strong rulers while the time between 1482 – 1769 saw the break-up of the kingdom and continuous infighting between brother states (Slusser, 1982). There was no significant king in the early period and the throne appeared to alternate between two or more families. Since mid 12th century Bhaktapur had been the capital and kings who titled themselves Mallas ruled from it. The kingdom beyond of Bhota (Banepa-Panuati-Palanchowk) was more powerful and was ruled by hereditary nobles who paid nominal allegiance to the Valley king. Because the valley kingdom was weak, it suffered a series of devastating raids from the Khasa and Mithila kingdoms and the Muslims of India. The first king to write Malla was Arimalla (1200-1216). Because of weak kings nobles took over power and were de-facto rulers. Rudramalla, a principal noble of Bhaktapur, was the main power broker in 1317 AD during the reign of Anandadeva II. He installed Arimalla II, the king of his choice, even while Anandadeva II was still alive. Upon Rudramalla’s death, his only girl child Nayakadevi was declared his legal heir. The girl was raised by Rudramalla’s mother, assisted by Devaladevi, wife of Harisimha, who was given refuge in Bhaktapur after the last king of Mithila died en route to Dolakha after fleeing the Muslims. For the next three decades, Devaladevi played a powerful and manipulative role in the affairs of the state. Nayakadevi was first married to a prince from Benares who was poisoned. Nayakadevi was then married to Devaladevi’s son Jagatsimha. Their daughter Rajalladevi was taken care of by Devaladevi who then married her only granddaughter to Sthitimalla (Jayasthitimalla), probably a native of Mithila, who was later to become king (Slusser, 1982).
  • 2. Khasas ruled Western Nepal (Karnali Basin) between 11th – 14th centuries and raided the valley 6 times between 1287 – 1334 AD. Unlike the raids by the Muslims and Mithila kings, the Khasas plundered the people but spared the temples and shrines. Their kings also assumed the title of Malla and their capital was north of Jumla at Sinja or closer to the Tarai at Dullu. Remains of temples, images, fountains and inscriptions lie scattered throughout the kingdom (Slusser, 1982). In 1349 Sultan Shams-ud-din plundered the valley, smashed the Pasupati four faced linga and damaged Svayambhu and other sites. Jayasthitimalla co-ruled with Arjunadeva from 1372 AD but became king in 1382 until his death in 1395 AD. He gave stability to Nepal, rebuilt Svayambhu in 1372, 23 years after its destruction by the Muslims. Historical records show he set up new offices such as pradhana, pramana. He is credited with the caste system but this had been evident since the Lichchavi times. He probably codified and gave the custom the force of law (Slusser, 1982). Yakshamalla, grandson of Jayasthitimalla, maintained control over the kingdom till his death (1428-1482 AD). His 6 sons were left to rule jointly but they broke up the kingdom after his death. In 1484, Yakshamalla’s second son Ratnamalla seized Kathmandu and after sharing rule with his younger brother Arimalla, became sole ruler. Rayamalla, eldest brother ruled Bhaktapur collegially with his brothers. After his death the throne passed on to his descendents. Patan was ruled by powerful mahapatras, hereditary nobles. Ratnamalla’s descendents wrested control from the nobles in 1597 AD after which it actually came under Malla rule. After Yakshamalla’s death the Malla kingdom, in effect, broke up into 3 kingdoms: Bhaktapur- Dolakha, Kathmandu-Nuwakot, and Patan-Pharping and Chitland Valley. Each capital city was a walled fortress. Patan and Bhaktapur had moats or partial moats. Even Pharping and Nuwakot as well as small towns and villages were fortified. Forts were normally built on ridges and hilltops. Kirtipur, Thimi, Sankhu were all located on high ground and well fortified. Pratapmalla, ruler of Kathmandu during 1641-1674, was a ruler of consequence while the father- son-grandson rulers of Patan, Siddhinarsimha, Srinivasa and Yoganarenda were responsible for making Patan beautiful. The goddess Taleju was known since Lichchavi times and Maneswori was one of her manifestations. Taleju was also widely worshipped in Mithila and other parts of India. Taleju worship increased in the valley with Mithila influx in the valley in the 14th century. Her nickname Domaju meant mother goddess of Doya (Mithila). Jayasthitimalla made her his lineage deity (kuladevata) and chose her as his personal deity (istadevata) which was continued by later kings. Although Pashupati outranked her in official records, she was close to the Mallas and was offered rich offerings and imposing temples (Slusser, 1982). Mughal influence was noticed in Malla court; domes served Hindu temples from 17th century. Trade with Tibet intensified during late Malla rule, especially in the reign of Pratap Malla. By the time of the 3 kingdoms Tibetans came to care for and rehabilitate the prestigious but decaying Buddhist shrines. In 1691, Tibetan lamas repaired Svayambhu and introduced prayer wheels and Bouddhanatha and Namobuddha were rebuilt to Tibetan taste during late Malla period. After the formation of the three kingdoms, rivalry between them led to the refinement in art and architecture. The 18th century restoration of Svayambhu by Tibetan lamas was funded by Jayaprakash Malla and Prithvi Narayan Shah. SHAH & RANAS (1769-present; 1846-1950) Drabya Shah founded Gorkha in 1559 AD. Ram Shah (1614-1636) ruler of Gorkha concluded a treaty with Siddhinarasimha of Patan and invited Newar traders to Gorkha. Prithvi Pati Shah became blood brother (Meet) of Kathmandu king Nripendra in 1678 AD.
  • 3. In 1685 Gorkhalis embarked on winning the Malla kingdoms. Prithvi Narayan Shah seized Nuwakot in 1744 and began the economic blockade of the Valley, finally seizing Kathmandu in 1768, then Patan and Bhaktapur in1769 AD. Prithvi Narayan Shah preferred the Newar culture to that of the Mughals practiced by the Mallas. Thus he continued the traditional designs in his buildings. Bahadur Shah, younger brother of Prithvi Narayan Shah, was responsible for expansion of borders mainly to the west. By 1790, 15 years after the death of Prithvi Narayan Shah, the frontiers had been pushed to the present boundary. Because of palace intrigues and weak kings, prime minister wielded power and there was constant power struggle between the Thapas and the Pandeys. Jung Bahadur Kunwar killed the nobles in the Kot massacre of 1846 and assumed absolute power. The Ranas ruled till 1950 after which the Shahs regained the throne.