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Nepal has been the scene of many major conflicts from various ruling
dynasties, particularly in the Kathmandu Valley. Originally the valley was
divided into three states, Kantipur, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur, ruled by three
Malla Kings who fought each other to extend their territory. Later, Kantipur changed its name to Kathmandu.
The Mallas migrated to Nepal from India to Nepal and ruled the country from
the 12th century to the 18th century. Fearing the growing power of Ajatshtru, three
kings from Lichchhavi, Malla and Shakya fled to the Himalayas, founding their
states in the foothills of the mountains.
The Mallas power grew as other kings became weaker and lost their hold in
the Kathmandu Valley. The resulting Malla period brought the founding of the
city of Kantipur, later called Kathmandu. Common belief names Aridev Malla,
or Ari Malla, as the first historical Malla king of the Kathmandu Valley.
Political unrest continued in the Kathmandu Valley regardless of who the
rulling king was. In 1698 B.S. Pratap Malla imprisoned his father and claimed
the throne as his. In 1753 B.S., Bhupatindra Malla claimed the throne of
Bhaktapur and set his sights on conquering Kantipur and Lalitpur. He was victorious.
Eventually the Mallas were weakened by constant dissension in their families
and the general social and economic discontent within their countries. They
were overthrown by the Gurkha ruler, Prithvi Narayan Shah in 1769 C.E.
All of these conflicts and wars between ruling kings were fought with the
famous Malla Khukuri, called Old Malla now. It is impossible to determine
which King used a particular Khukuri, but whoever used it in battle was well-served by it.
OLD MALLA KHUKURI BY SAILA KAMI
Overall length --18''
Weight --36 ounce
Spine thickness --3/8''
White metal buttcap and tip
Chiruwa style dhar wood handle
Standard leather scabbard
Sharp blade and ready to rock and roll on the battle field at $145. *SOLD*
Email to himimp@aol.com to order
Have a great weekend!
dynasties, particularly in the Kathmandu Valley. Originally the valley was
divided into three states, Kantipur, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur, ruled by three
Malla Kings who fought each other to extend their territory. Later, Kantipur changed its name to Kathmandu.
The Mallas migrated to Nepal from India to Nepal and ruled the country from
the 12th century to the 18th century. Fearing the growing power of Ajatshtru, three
kings from Lichchhavi, Malla and Shakya fled to the Himalayas, founding their
states in the foothills of the mountains.
The Mallas power grew as other kings became weaker and lost their hold in
the Kathmandu Valley. The resulting Malla period brought the founding of the
city of Kantipur, later called Kathmandu. Common belief names Aridev Malla,
or Ari Malla, as the first historical Malla king of the Kathmandu Valley.
Political unrest continued in the Kathmandu Valley regardless of who the
rulling king was. In 1698 B.S. Pratap Malla imprisoned his father and claimed
the throne as his. In 1753 B.S., Bhupatindra Malla claimed the throne of
Bhaktapur and set his sights on conquering Kantipur and Lalitpur. He was victorious.
Eventually the Mallas were weakened by constant dissension in their families
and the general social and economic discontent within their countries. They
were overthrown by the Gurkha ruler, Prithvi Narayan Shah in 1769 C.E.
All of these conflicts and wars between ruling kings were fought with the
famous Malla Khukuri, called Old Malla now. It is impossible to determine
which King used a particular Khukuri, but whoever used it in battle was well-served by it.
OLD MALLA KHUKURI BY SAILA KAMI
Overall length --18''
Weight --36 ounce
Spine thickness --3/8''
White metal buttcap and tip
Chiruwa style dhar wood handle
Standard leather scabbard
Sharp blade and ready to rock and roll on the battle field at $145. *SOLD*
Email to himimp@aol.com to order
Have a great weekend!
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