- 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.
- 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 death of Devapala ended the period of ascendancy of the Pala Empire, and several independent dynasties and kingdoms emerged during this time.
- 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...
- Ancient Origins - The Pala Empire: An Indian Dynasty Ruled by Protectors of Buddhism. IndiaNetzone - Pala Dynasty, Medieval History of India.
- Pala Empire was divided into separate Bhuktis (Provinces). Bhuktis were divided into Vishayas (Divisions) and Mandalas (Districts).
- The demise of Devapala finished the time of authority of the Pala Empire, and a few free traditions and kingdoms rose amid this time.
- 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 Empire was an imperial power during the Late Classical period on the Indian subcontinent, which originated in the region of Bengal.
- The Pala Empire was expanded greatly by Dharmapala. Since the rulers of this dynasty bore the suffix ‘Pala’ in their name, it was called the Pala dynasty.