Rajyapala
Pala Emperor
Reign908–940
PredecessorNarayanapala
SuccessorGopala III
SpouseBhagyadevi (Rashtrakuta princess)[1]
IssueGopala III
DynastyPala
FatherNarayanapala
MotherMamma, daughter of Govindaraja[2]

Rajyapala was the eighth emperor of the Pala dynasty. He succeeded his father Narayanapala. He reigned for 32 years. The Bharat Kala Bhaban is dated in his 2nd regnal year, while the Bargaon inscription is dated in his 24th regnal year. He was succeeded by his son Gopala III.[3]

Standing figure of Balarāma, one of the incarnations of Vishnu. Dated from an inscription to the 14th regnal year of Rajyapala

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References

  1. ^ Mirashi, Vasudev Vishnu (1961). Studies in Indology. Vidarbha Samshodhana Mandal. p. 92.
  2. ^ Furui, Ryosuke (January 2016). "Bharat Kala Bhavan Copper Plate Inscription of Rājyapāla, year 2: Re-edition and Reinterpretation". Puravritta: 53.
  3. ^ Sinha, Bindeshwari Prasad (1977). Dynastic History of Magadha, New Delhi: Abhinav Publications, p.195
Preceded byNarayanapala Pala Emperor 908–940 CE Succeeded byGopala II
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