Gopala II

Gopala II (reigned 940–960 CE) was the successor to the Pala king Rajyapala, and eighth ruler of the Pala line reigning for 20 years. He was succeeded by Vigrahapala II.[1]

Reign

During his reign, the Chandellas and Kalachuris emerged in lands formerly of the Pratiharas. The Kamboja tribes also established themselves in the North of Bengal, pushing Gopala to southern Bihar and western Bengal.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Chowdhury, AM (2012). "Pala Dynasty". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
Preceded by
Rajyapala		 Pala Emperor
940–960 CE 		Succeeded by
Vigrahapala II


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