Pala Empire
RegionIndia
Periodc. 750-1161
Founded ByGopala
About Pala Empire
A dynasty ruling Bengal and Bihar in eastern India. Gopala was reportedly chosen as king by an assembly of chiefs. The Palas were great patrons of Buddhism, supporting the monastic universities of Nalanda and Vikramashila. Pala missionaries helped spread Buddhism to Tibet. The Sena dynasty replaced them.
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