INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Palas were great patrons of Mahayana Buddhism.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Palas were often described by opponents as the Lords of Gauda. The Palas were followers of the Mahayana and Tantric schools of Buddhism. Gopala was the first ruler from the dynasty.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Pala period is also known as a ‘Golden Era’ in Bengali history. They built magnificent monasteries and temples: Somapura Mahavihara (in Bangladesh), Odantapuri Monastery. They also patronised Buddhist centres of learning like Nalanda University and the Vikramshila University.