Devapala (Pala dynasty)
Devapala (Bengali: দেবপাল) (9th century) was the most powerful ruler of the Pala Empire of Bengal region in the Indian Subcontinent. He was the third king in the line, and had succeeded his father Dharamapala. Devapala expanded the frontiers of the empire by conquering the present-day Assam and Orissa. The Pala inscriptions also credit him with several other victories, but these claims are thought to be exaggerated.
| Devapala | |
|---|---|
| Pala Emperor | |
| Tenure | 9th century |
| Predecessor | Dharamapala |
| Successor | Mahendrapala |
| Spouse | Mahata Devi, daughter of Durlabharaja I of Chahamana dynasty |
| Issue | Rajyapala Mahendrapala Shurapala I |
| Dynasty | Pala |
| Father | Dharamapala |
| Mother | Rannadevi |
| Religion | Buddhism |
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