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
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.
Karnats of Mithila
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The Karnats of Mithila or Karnata dynasty was a dynasty established in 1097 CE by Nanyadeva. The dynasty controlled the areas we today know as Tirhut or Mithila in Bihar, India and adjoining parts of
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…the Chola king Kulottunga to secure support against the common enemies: the Ganas and the Chalukyas. He kept the Senas in check but lost Mithila to a Karnat chief named Nanyadeva who formed his own kingdom based out of Mithila. He also held back the aggressive design of the Gahadavala ruler Govindacharndra…
Shatkona Seal at Simraungadh
Pillar at Simraungadh
Image of a horseman from 12th century land grant of Nanyadeva
Drawing depicting Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq capturing Simraungadh from Harisimhadeva in 1324 CE