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What year did the Pala dynasty's reign begin?
What year did the Pala dynasty's reign begin?
750 AD
What year did GO take over the Pala dynasty?
What year did GO take over the Pala dynasty?
770 AD
What year did DHARAM take over the Pala dynasty?
What year did DHARAM take over the Pala dynasty?
810 AD
Who defeated DHARAM in an expedition to North India?
Who defeated DHARAM in an expedition to North India?
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What is the name of another dynasty that existed at the same time as the Pala Dynasty?
What is the name of another dynasty that existed at the same time as the Pala Dynasty?
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Besides Varanasi, what geographic regions were part of the Pala Dynasty's territory during DHARAM's reign?
Besides Varanasi, what geographic regions were part of the Pala Dynasty's territory during DHARAM's reign?
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What was the name of the PraIhara king who fled to Rajasthan in 790 AD?
What was the name of the PraIhara king who fled to Rajasthan in 790 AD?
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Which dynasty did Dharmapala belong to?
Which dynasty did Dharmapala belong to?
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Based on the information provided, in what year did the Pala dynasty come to an end?
Based on the information provided, in what year did the Pala dynasty come to an end?
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What was the name of the city where Dharmapala held a grand durbar?
What was the name of the city where Dharmapala held a grand durbar?
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What year did Dharmapala's grand durbar take place?
What year did Dharmapala's grand durbar take place?
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What regions did the vassal rulers who attended Dharmapala's durbar come from?
What regions did the vassal rulers who attended Dharmapala's durbar come from?
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What did the attendance of vassal rulers at Dharmapala's grand durbar signify?
What did the attendance of vassal rulers at Dharmapala's grand durbar signify?
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What city did the Pala Dynasty capture in 750 AD?
What city did the Pala Dynasty capture in 750 AD?
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Which kingdom was not under the Pala Dynasty's control by 810 AD?
Which kingdom was not under the Pala Dynasty's control by 810 AD?
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Based on the map provided, what was the furthest extent of the Pala Dynasty's control in the northwest?
Based on the map provided, what was the furthest extent of the Pala Dynasty's control in the northwest?
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What does the map indicate about the Pala Dynasty's control over certain regions between 750 AD and 810 AD?
What does the map indicate about the Pala Dynasty's control over certain regions between 750 AD and 810 AD?
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What was the approximate year that Gopala unified Bengal?
What was the approximate year that Gopala unified Bengal?
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Which kingdom was the Pala Dynasty focused on controlling?
Which kingdom was the Pala Dynasty focused on controlling?
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Which region did Gopala capture, expanding his empire?
Which region did Gopala capture, expanding his empire?
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What was the name of the PraIhara ruler who attempted to advance upon Goud (Bengal)?
What was the name of the PraIhara ruler who attempted to advance upon Goud (Bengal)?
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Who was the ruler of the Rashtrakuta kingdom during the time of Dharam Pala's reign?
Who was the ruler of the Rashtrakuta kingdom during the time of Dharam Pala's reign?
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What was the name of the region that was the center of conflict among the Pala, Rashtrakuta, and Gurjara-Pratihara kingdoms?
What was the name of the region that was the center of conflict among the Pala, Rashtrakuta, and Gurjara-Pratihara kingdoms?
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What did Vatsraja do after being forced to flee to the desert of Rajasthan during the conflict with the Pala Dynasty?
What did Vatsraja do after being forced to flee to the desert of Rajasthan during the conflict with the Pala Dynasty?
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What was the name of the Pala ruler who reigned during the time of the conflict with Vatsraja and Dhruva?
What was the name of the Pala ruler who reigned during the time of the conflict with Vatsraja and Dhruva?
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Which dynasty ultimately prevailed over the other two during this period?
Which dynasty ultimately prevailed over the other two during this period?
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What was the name of the battle or period of conflict that involved the Pala, Rashtrakuta, and Gurjara-Pratihara kingdoms?
What was the name of the battle or period of conflict that involved the Pala, Rashtrakuta, and Gurjara-Pratihara kingdoms?
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What era did the Pala Dynasty begin and end according to the provided timeline?
What era did the Pala Dynasty begin and end according to the provided timeline?
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Which dynasty did the Pala Dynasty defeat during its rise to power?
Which dynasty did the Pala Dynasty defeat during its rise to power?
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Who was the notable ruler of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty mentioned in relation to the Pala?
Who was the notable ruler of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty mentioned in relation to the Pala?
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What prevented Mihira Bhoja from expanding his empire eastward?
What prevented Mihira Bhoja from expanding his empire eastward?
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When did Govinda III of the Rashtrakuta dynasty rule?
When did Govinda III of the Rashtrakuta dynasty rule?
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What strategic importance did Kannauj hold during the time of the Pala Dynasty?
What strategic importance did Kannauj hold during the time of the Pala Dynasty?
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Identify one major consequence of the Pala Dynasty's conflicts with the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty.
Identify one major consequence of the Pala Dynasty's conflicts with the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty.
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In what way did the political history of the Pala Dynasty reflect regional rivalries?
In what way did the political history of the Pala Dynasty reflect regional rivalries?
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What was the timeframe during which the Pala Dynasty was active according to the political history outlined?
What was the timeframe during which the Pala Dynasty was active according to the political history outlined?
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Explain the significance of the term 'defeated' in the context of the battle between the Pala and Gurjara-Pratihara?
Explain the significance of the term 'defeated' in the context of the battle between the Pala and Gurjara-Pratihara?
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Study Notes
Pala Dynasty - Political History
- The Pala Dynasty arose in the 8th century CE.
- The Pala Dynasty controlled much of Bengal and parts of Bihar.
- The dynasty experienced a period of tripartite struggle with the Pratiharas and Rashtrakutas.
- Gopala unified Bengal in 750 CE.
- The first Pala ruler, Gopala, unified Bengal and conquered Magadha (Bihar).
- The Pala ruler Dharmapala was in power from 770 to 810 CE.
- Dharmapala was involved in a major conflict with the Pratiharas.
- The Pratihara ruler Vatsraja attempted to advance on Bengal.
- Vatsraja was compelled to retreat to the deserts of Rajasthan.
- Dharmapala expanded the empire into northwest India.
- The rulers of various regions accepted Pala suzerainty.
- The Pala dynasty's grand durbar was attended by vassal rulers from Punjab and eastern Rajasthan.
- The Pala Dynasty extended their influence into northern India.
- The Pala dynasty reached its furthest limit in the northwest part of India
- Mihira Bhoja, a Gurjara-Pratihara ruler, prevented the expansion of the Pala empire to the east.
- The Pala ruler Nagabhata II ruled from 800 to 833 CE.
- The Rajputs, under the Gurjara-Pratiharas, fought against the Palas.
- The Rashtrakutas also fought against the Palas.
- The Pala Empire was defeated by the Gurjara-Pratiharas.
- The Pala Dynasty's power declined in the 9th century.
- The later Pala ruler Mahipala I extended his boundaries to Varanasi.
- Rajendra I of the Chola dynasty defeated Mahipala I in the north.
Key Dates
- 750 AD: Gopala unifies Bengal
- 770-810 AD: Dharmapala rules
- 780-800 AD: Vatsraja, the Pratihara Ruler
- 780-793 AD: Dhruba, Rashtrakutas ruled
Key Figures
- Gopala
- Dharmapala
- Vatsraja
- Mihira Bhoja
- Nagabhata II
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Explore the rich political history of the Pala Dynasty, which emerged in the 8th century CE and exerted control over Bengal and parts of Bihar. Learn about key figures like Gopala and Dharmapala, their conflicts with other dynasties, and the Pala's influence across northern India.
