Jay Malla

Jay Malla
Mallabhum king
Reign	710–720
Predecessor	Adi Malla
Successor	Benu Malla
Issue	Benu Malla
Father	Adi Malla
Religion	Hinduism

Jay Malla, also known as Joy Malla and Jai Malla, was the son of Adi Malla, the founder of the Mallabhum (Malla Dynasty). ^{[1] [2]}

History

According to Chanda (2004), Adi Malla ruled at the palace for sixteen years, from 694 to 710. 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. ^[3]

References

1. Dasgupta, Biswas & Mallik 2009, p. 31.
2. Malabhum, Bishnupur-Chandra, Manoranjan; 2004; Kolkata. Deys Publishing ISBN   8129500442
3. Dasgupta, Biswas & Mallik 2009, p. 20.

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