A Complete List of Pala Rulers and Their Reign - Pala Dynasty (7th-12th CE)

The Pala dynasty was a Buddhist dynasty that existed from the early 7th CE to the early 12th CE founded by Gopala I (approximately in 750 century). It covered the Indian subcontinent of present-day Bengal and Bihar. The Pala word came from the Prakit language which means “protector”.


In the rule of over 400 years, there were at least 22 rulers from beginning to end. In this article, we will learn the complete list of Pala dynasty king's names and their rulers' reign details for your general awareness.

List of Pala Rulers and Their Reign Periods

No. King Reign (CE)
1 Gopala I 750-774
2 Dharmapala 774-806
3 Devapala 806-845
4 Mahendrapala 845-860
5 Shurapala I 860-872
6 Gopala II N/A
7 Vigrahapala I 872-873
8 Narayanapala 873-927
9 Rajyapala 927-959
10 Gopala III 950-976
11 Vigrahapala II 976-977
12 Mahipala I 977-1027
3 Nayapala 1027-1043
14 Vigrahapala III 1043-1070
15 Mahipala II 1070-1071
16 Shurapala II 1071-1072
17 Ramapala 1072-1126
18 Kumarapala 1126-1128
19 Gopala IV 1128-1143
20 Madanapala 1143-1161
21 Govindapala 1161-1165
22 Palapala 1165-1200

Read Also: A Complete List of Chola Rulers and Their Reign

FAQs on the Pala Empire

Q.1 Who founded the Pala Empire?

The Pala dynasty was founded by Gopala I, who was known as the first ruler of the kingdom.

Q.2 Who was the most famous king of the Pala empire?

Devapala was the 3rd most powerful king of the Pala empire during their reign in 806-845 CE.

Q.3 How many kings were there in the Pala period?

According to the Pala rulers list, there were at least 22 kings from beginning to end.

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