Gopala (Pala king)

Gopala I was the founder of the Pala Empire of Bengal, India. He came to power in around 750 CE in Gaur after being elected by a group of regional chieftains (leaders). Pala means "protector" (in Sanskrit). The word ‘Pala’ comes as a suffix in every Pala ruler's name.
Family
The name of Gopala's father is Vapyata. His grandfather is Dayitavishnu.AM Chowdhury, Dynastic History of Bengal, Dhaka, 1967 The Khalimpur copper plate of Gopala's son Dharmapala refers Vapyata as "killer of enemies". It also describes Dayitavishnu as Sarva-vidyavadata ("all-knowing" in the meaning of "highly educated").
 Reign
According to Manjusrimulakalpa, Gopala died at the age of 80, after a reign of 27 years.Not much is known about his life or military career. But at the time of his death, he left a large empire to his son Dharmapala.
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