The ancient Royal Palace of Patan faces on to Durbar Square and this concentrated mass of temples is undoubtedly the most visually stunning display of Newari architecture to be seen in Nepal. The square rose to its full glory during the Malla period (14th to 18th centuries), and particularly during the reign of King sidhinarsingh Malla (1619—60). Patan’s major commercial district, the Mangal Bazar, runs to the southern edge of the square.