His mother Bhuwanalakshmi acted as the regent until he came of age and maintained friendly relations with the neighboring kingdoms of Patan, and Bhadgaon.
[2][3] Bhaskara Malla lived a lavish lifestyle and had allowed luxurious Muslims of Indian origin to settle in Kantipur.
[2] An epidemic broke out during Bhaskara Malla's reign which lasted for 2–3 years and killed approximately 20,000 people.
[2][4] During this time Jhangal Kaji Thakuri kept the king and his two wives at Kindolbahal, near Swayambhunath.
After six months of confinement, he inquired about the plague and got assurances that the death rate had fallen significantly.