Khana (poet)
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Khana was a legendary Bengali philosopher, polymath, poet, and astrologer, who is said to have lived between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. She is best known for being associated with Khanar Bachan, a
Imaginary artistic depiction of Khana in a 1938 booklet
The mound of Khana-Mihir or Baraha-Mihir on Prithiba road, Chandraketugarh, Berachampa, West Bengal, India.
Excavated Brick Structure of Khana-Mihir Mound at Chandraketugarh.
Pala Empire
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The Pāla Empire was an empire ruled by the Pala dynasty, an early medieval Indian dynasty. The empire was founded with the election of Gopāla by the chiefs of Gauda in late eighth century CE. The Pala
Khana (poet)
…Khana Imaginary artistic depiction of Khana in a 1938 booklet Born c. 8th–12th century CE Bengal, Pala Empire Occupation Philosopher Polymath Poet Astrologer Period Medieval (era) Ancient Bengali (literature) Notable works Khanar Bachan Relatives Varahamihira…
Vishnu with His Consorts, Lakshmi and Sarasvati, 11–12th century, Bihar or Bengal, Pala period
Coin of the Pala Empire, Mahipala and later. Circa 988–1161 CE
Bronze crowned Buddha, Bihar, Pala Empire, 10th–11th century
Maitreya and scenes from the Buddha's life. Folios were probably from the Pala period under Ramapala, considered the last great ruler of the Pala dynasty.