Surya Malla
Raja of Kantipur
About Surya Malla
Surya Malla was a king of the Malla dynasty and the second king of Kantipur. He succeeded his father Ratna Malla and ruled from 1520 to 1530.
Reign According to the Bhāsāvamsävali and Padmagiri's Vamsävali, he captured Sankhu and made it his capital. In 1526, Mukunda Sen of Palpa attacked the entire Kathmandu valley and at one time had surrounded both Kantipur, and Patan.
Surya Malla died in 1530 and was succeeded by his son Amara Malla.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Surya Malla?
raja of Kantipur
When was Surya Malla born?
Surya Malla was born in Nepal.
When did Surya Malla die?
Surya Malla died in 1530 in Nepal.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Surya Malla. https://biography.guide/surya-malla/
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