The dynasty of Aridev Malla was slowly dying out and the local lords were growing powerful.
Jayasimha Malla, who was probably a local lord in Bhadgaon, had started gathering political power during the reign of Abhaya Malla.
He slowly expanded his control over the entirety of Bhadgaon.
[2] The two houses continuously grew their influence over the valley and had, several times, direct battles against Jayadeva.
Jayadeva was the last king from the lineage of Aridev Malla.