- Gopal I founded the Pala dynasty in the 8th century CE in Bengal. - He was elected by the people to end the state of 'Matsyanyaya' (anarchy) prevalent after the death of the Gauda ruler Shashanka. - The Pala dynasty ruled over Bengal and Bihar for about four centuries.
The first ruler of the Pala Dynasty was
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2022 · Topic: Pre-Medieval Period (Precursors to the Tripartite Struggle: Rise of Palas, Pratiharas, and Rashtrakutas)
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