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Ramapala

Type Figure Region India Time 1077–1120 Also known as Ramapala、Ramapala of the Pala dynasty

One of the most outstanding monarchs of the late Pala dynasty, reigning c. 1077–1120 CE over Bengal and Bihar.

Timeline

  1. 1077–1085Magadha · BiharWhen he succeeded around 1077, the dynasty's territory had greatly contracted; he set about reorganizing the military and administration and contacting allies in preparation for recovering lost territories.
  2. 1085–1095Varendra · BengalHe led his army to defeat the Kaivarta ruler Bhoja, recovering the core region of Varendra and pushing Pala power back into northern Bengal.
  3. 1096–1120Bengal · BengalIn his later years he maintained suzerainty over eastern India and supported Buddhist monasteries; he died around 1120, after which the Pala dynasty declined once again.

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