- The death of Devapala ended the period of ascendancy of the Pala Empire, and several independent dynasties and kingdoms emerged during this time.
- The Empire has been named ‘Pala’ as the rulers of this Empire had a suffix added to their names ‘Pala’, which means – protector in Sanskrit language.
- Narayanapala was succeeded by his son Rajyapala who was later succeeded by his son Gopala II. These two rulers proved disastrous for the Pala Empire.
- The demise of Devapala finished the time of authority of the Pala Empire, and a few free traditions and kingdoms rose amid this time.
- Pala empire was founded in the 8th century by Gopala. It was established in the state of Bihar and Bengal and stayed in power for almost 400 years.
- After gaining control of Varendra, Ramapala tried to revive the Pala empire with some success. He ruled from a new capital at Ramavati, which remained the...
- Built in the 8th century by the second king of the Pala Empire, Dharmapala, it flourished as a renowned intellectual and spiritual center until the 12th century.
- Ancient Origins - The Pala Empire: An Indian Dynasty Ruled by Protectors of Buddhism. IndiaNetzone - Pala Dynasty, Medieval History of India.
- The Pala empire disintegrated into smaller kingdoms during the reign of Vigrahapala II. Mahipala recovered parts of Bengal, Bihar and up to Varansi.
- The Pala kingdom had a close relationship Southeast Asia particularly the Sri Vijaya Empire in Sumatra. It also had links with the Tibetan Empire and the Arab...