However, Ratna Malla decided to become an independent ruler and created the Kingdom of Kantipur, with its capital in Kathmandu, in 1484.

[2] He was the first Nepalese king to invite Kashmiri Muslim traders to Kathmandu.

[4] Ratna Malla also ruled over Patan for some time and suppressed the rebellion of Thakuri feudatories, and Bhotia with the help of Kingdom of Palpa.

It was during Ratna Malla's rule that the priests from Mithila, and South India started to become prominent in court affairs which was usually the place of Hindu and Buddhist priests.

[5][6] He ruled for 38 years and was succeeded by his son Surya Malla in 1520 after his death.