Jay Malla

Summary

Jay Malla, also known as Joy Malla & Jai Malla, was the son of Adi Malla, the founder of the Mallabhum (Malla Dynasty).[1][2]

Jay Malla
2nd king of the Mallabhum
Reign710–720 CE.
PredecessorAdi Malla
SuccessorBenu Malla
FatherAdi Malla
ReligionHinduism

History edit

According to Chanda (2004), Adi Malla ruled at the palace for sixteen years, from 694 CE. to 710 CE. After his death his son Jay Malla became king.

Jay Malla was also famous for his bravery and military skill, that was supposedly similar to that of his father.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Dasgupta, Biswas & Mallik 2009, p. 31.
  2. ^ Malabhum, Bishnupur-Chandra, Manoranjan; 2004; Kolkata. Deys Publishing ISBN 8129500442
  3. ^ Dasgupta, Biswas & Mallik 2009, p. 20.

Sources edit

  • Dasgupta, Gautam Kumar; Biswas, Samira; Mallik, Rabiranjan (2009), Heritage Tourism: An Anthropological Journey to Bishnupur, A Mittal Publication, p. 19, ISBN 978-8183242943
  • O’Malley, L.S.S., ICS, Bankura, Bengal District Gazetteers, pp. 21-46(24), 1995 reprint, first published 1908, Government of West Bengal