The Malla Queens of Bhaktapur: Power Behind the Throne
This episode of The History of Nepal zooms in on Bhaktapur's Malla queens, especially Queen Subarna Prabha and Queen Amar Devi, who wielded real political power in the 18th century. While their husbands fought wars and built temples, these women managed state affairs, negotiated with the rising Gorkha kingdom, and even led troops. Lucas and Luna explore how Bhaktapur's queens navigated a world of shifting alliances, Newar trade networks, and the looming threat of Prithvi Narayan Shah's unification campaign. They discuss the queens' roles in the 1756 Treaty of Kantipur, the defense of Bhaktapur during the Gorkha siege of 1769, and the tragic fate of Queen Subarna Prabha after the fall of the Malla kingdoms. The episode also touches on the legal rights of Malla women, based on the Manadeva Simhāsana and land grants.
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