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c. mid-8th century

Foundation of the Pala Dynasty

The Pala dynasty emerged in the mid-8th century, with Gopala's rise during a period of political disorder. Under Dharmapala and Devapala, the dynasty expanded significantly, made Bengal a central actor in wider South Asian politics, and supported Buddhist institutions that tied the region to major intellectual networks.