Nripendra Malla

Nripendra Malla (Nepali: न्रिपेंद्र मल्ल) was a Malla ruler and the ninth king of Kantipur. He ascended the throne in 1674 following the death of his father, Pratap Malla.^[1][2]

Nripendra Malla
King of Kantipur
Reign	1674–1680
Predecessor	Pratap Malla
Successor	Parthibendra Malla
Died	1680
Dynasty	Malla
Father	Pratap Malla

Reign

Pratap Malla intended for his youngest son, Mahipendra Malla, to succeed him as king. However, due to concerns from neighboring kingdoms regarding the succession, Mahipendra Malla had to yield to his elder brothers, Nripendra Malla and Parthibendra Malla. The Kingdom of Patan played a significant role in supporting Nripendra's ascension to the throne of Kantipur.^[1]

Nripendra's reign was relatively insignificant, with the actual governance of the kingdom being exercised by his brother, Parthibendra Malla. In fact, the Vamshavalis (genealogies) do not mention Nripendra Malla as a king. However, coins minted in his name and documents addressing him with royal titles confirm that he ascended the throne immediately following his father's death.^[3]

Nripendra Malla died in 1680 and was succeeded by his brother, Parthibendra Malla.^[2]