Palas

2020-04-27 12:04:19

Gopala

Initial defeats from Pratiharas and Rashtrakutas
Installed puppet ruler at Kannauj
Rajputana, Malwa and Berar acknowledged his sovereignty
Svyambhu Purana mentions Nepal as vassals
Tibetan traditions credits him with founding Buddhist monastery at Vikramshila. Also founded monasteries at Somapuri, Odantapuri.
- Buddhist scholar Santarakshita was in his court and was invited to Tibet. Dipankara Atisa later in 10 th century was also invited to Tibet.
Dynasty been mentioned by Suleiman as Ruhma, also gives description about his army.
Revived Nalanada dynasty. Palas were great patron of Buddhism.

Claimed to have defeated Huna, Utkalas, Dravidas and Gurjaras.
Patron of Buddhism
Occupied Assam
Kingdom divided into Bhukti headed by Uparikara> Mandala > Pattala (Group of villages) headed by

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