Multiple choice

The famous Pala Dynasty, whose rule of Bengal commenced in the second half of the eighth century, began with __________.

  1. Dharampala

  2. Devapala

  3. Gopala I

  4. Jayapala

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct Answer: Gopala I The empire was founded with the election of Gopala I as the emperor of Gauda in 750. The Pala stronghold was located in Bengal and Bihar, which included the major cities of Pataliputra, Vikrampura, Ramvati (Varendra), Munger, Tamralipta and Jaggadala.