MALLA, JAYA PRAKASH

 Jaya Prakash Malla was the last but a brave king of Kathmandu city state. He ruled Katmandu from 1736 A.D. to 1767 when he was defeated by the king of Gorkha, Prithvi Narayana Shah, the founder of united Nepal, though patriotic, strict, bold and intriguing in nature, he was also a victim of his own suspicious character. He intrigued against his own brother and killed his own commander Kashi Ram Thapa who was deputed at Nuwakot for suspicion of treachery and naturally that weakened his having to fight with many self made enemies who helped Prithivi Narayan Shah of Gorkha. However, inspite of all adversaries during his reign he fought bravely till the end of his life. His bravery was open heartedly appreciated by Prithivi Narayan Shah himself.