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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.

8th century

Construction of Somapura Mahavihara

Somapura Mahavihara at Paharpur emerged in the 8th century as one of the largest monasteries south of the Himalayas and an important intellectual center in pre-Islamic Bengal.