Jay Malla
2Nd king of the Mallabhum
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Jay Malla, also known as Joy Malla & Jai Malla, was the son of Adi Malla, the founder of the Mallabhum (Malla Dynasty).
History
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.
Sources
- 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