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Mahendrapala

d. 854

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About Mahendrapala

Mahendrapala was a king.

Mahendrapala (r. c. 839–854) was the fourth king of the Pala dynasty of the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. He was the son of Devapala and his queen Mahata.

Reign Copper plate inscription of Mahendrapala, at the State Archaeological Museum in Kolkata. Mahendrapala has been mentioned in some Pala records, but earlier, the historians used to believe that these mentions referred to the Gurjara-Pratihara king Mahendrapala I. However, the discovery of the Jagjivanpur copper plate charter issued by Mahendrapala made it clear that he was a distinct Pala emperor, who succeeded Devapala. The charter, issued in the 7th year of Mahendrapala's reign (believed to be 854 CE), mentions the construction of a monastery at Nandadirghika Udranga by Mahendrapala's mahasenapati ("great general") Vajradeva. The grant is dated in his 7th regnal year and issued from the Kuddalakhataka jayaskandhavara (the camp of victory).

Mahendrapala was succeeded by Shurapala I. According to the Jagjivanpur inscription, Shurapala I was Mahendrapala's younger brother and royal envoy.

Mahendrapala appears to have retained the Pala control over North Bengal and Bihar. He possibly carried out further campaigns against the Hunas and the Utkalas, and passed his empire intact to his younger brother and successor, Shurapala I.

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Important facts

Died
854
Occupation
King

Family & relationships

Parent
Devapala (Pala dynasty)

Frequently asked questions

Who was Mahendrapala?

Pala king

When did Mahendrapala die?

Mahendrapala died in 854.

What was Mahendrapala's occupation?

Mahendrapala was a king.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mahendrapala

· Wikidata: Q6733794

· DBpedia: Mahendrapala

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