The Fall of the Malla Kingdoms: Nepal's Last Medieval Dynasty

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the twilight years of the Malla dynasty, the three rival kingdoms of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur that dominated Nepal's Kathmandu Valley for centuries. They trace the origins of the Mallas in the 12th century, their cultural and architectural golden age under kings like Jayasthiti Malla and Pratap Malla, and the devastating factional wars that weakened them. The episode culminates in the infamous 1768 invasion by Prithvi Narayan Shah of Gorkha, who exploited their disunity and conquered the valley, ending Malla rule. Along the way, they discuss the living goddess Kumari, the Taleju temple, the arts of woodcarving and metalwork, and the tragic fate of the last king, Jaya Prakash Malla, who died in exile. The conversation also touches on the legacy of the Mallas in modern Nepal's architecture and festivals.

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