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Who was the founder of Pala dynasty?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Devapala
  2. Gopala
  3. Dharmapala
  4. Mahipala

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Gopala

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Gopala šŸ“š Explanation: Gopala was the founder of the Pala dynasty in the 8th century (around 750 AD). He was elected as the ruler by the local chieftains to end the state of anarchy (Matsyanyaya). The Pala dynasty went on to rule Bengal and Bihar for several centuries. They were great patrons of Mahayana Buddhism and established famous universities.