The art of which Nepal boasts today belonged to the Malla period .Justify the statement.
Answers
The Malla Dynasty was the ruling dynasty of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal from 1201 to 1779. They have claimed Kshatriya status for themselves.[1] The term "malla" means "wrestler" in Sanskrit. The first of the Malla kings came to power in Kathmandu Valley around 1200. The Malla period was a golden one that stretched over 600 years, though it was peppered with fighting over the valuable trade routes to Tibet.
The Mallas were noted for their patronisation of the Maithili language (the language of the Mithila region which includes parts of Nepal and Bihar in India) which was afforded equal status to that of Sanskrit in the Malla court.[3] Maithil Brahmin priests were invited to Kathmandu and many Maithil families settled in Kathmandu during Malla rule.[4] The backbone of the Malla army was also made up of Tirhuti soldiers from Northern Bihar and parts of the Terai.