Mahipala

For the Gurjara-Pratihara monarch of the same name, see Mahipala I.

Mahipala (or Mahipala I; r. 988 – 1038) was a notable king of the Pala dynasty which ruled over much of Eastern India between the 8th and 12th century. He was the son and successor of Vigrahapala II. Mahipala's reign marked a resurgence in fortunes for the Pala empire whose boundaries were expanded as far as Varanasi. His rule was however temporarily hampered by the northern expedition of the Chola king, Rajendra I.[1][2]

Mahipala was succeeded by his son, Nayapala.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Kulke, Hermann; Rothermund, Dietmar (2007). A history of India (4. ed., reprint. (twice). ed.). London [u.a.]: Routledge. p. 118. ISBN 9780415329200. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  2. ↑ "Pala dynasty". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  3. ↑ Majumdar, Ramesh Chandra (2007). Ancient India (Reprinted. ed.). Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publ. p. 318. ISBN 9788120804364. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
Preceded by
Vigrahapala II		 Pala Emperor
988–1038 CE 		Succeeded by
Nayapala
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