Rajyapala

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Rajyapala
Pala Emperor
Reign908–940
Predecessor Narayanapala
Successor Gopala III
SpouseBhagyadevi (Rashtrakuta princess) [1]
Issue Gopala III
Dynasty Pala
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 Balarama, one of the incarnations of Vishnu. Dated from an inscription to the 14th regnal year of Rajyapala Balarama BM OA 1986.4-16.1.jpg
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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  2. Furui, Ryosuke (January 2016). "Bharat Kala Bhavan Copper Plate Inscription of Rājyapāla, year 2: Re-edition and Reinterpretation". Puravritta: 53.
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Preceded by Pala Emperor
908–940 CE
Succeeded by