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Which independent states emerged in Kathmandu Valley after Yaksha Malla's rule?
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Following the rule of the Malla dynasty ruler Yaksha Malla (reigned c. 1429βc. 1482), he divided his kingdom among his three sons. This action resulted in the emergence of three independent principalities within the Kathmandu Valley:
- Kathmandu
- Patan
- Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon)
Each of these states maintained control over surrounding hill territories, which were strategically important for managing trade routes between Tibet and India.12