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Pala Empire

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Long ago, a group of kings ruled. They lived in a place called Bengal. They built big temples and schools.

Nalanda.jpg
Nalanda.jpg
These kings helped many people live in peace. They made beautiful art too. Do you like old stories?

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🖼️ Images & Media (9)
File:Vishnu with His Consorts, Lakshmi and Sarasvati, 11-12th century, Bihar or Bengal, Pala period.jpg
Vishnu with His Consorts, Lakshmi and...
File:INDIA, Medieval. Palas. Mahipala I and later. Circa 988-1161.jpg
INDIA, Medieval. Palas. Mahipala I and...
File:Crowned Buddha, Bihar, Pala Empire, 10th-11th century.jpg
Crowned Buddha, Bihar, Pala Empire,...
File:Avalokiteshvara and Scenes from the Buddha's Life (a), Maitreya and Scenes from the Buddha's Life (b), Two Folios from a Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom) LACMA M.72.1.19a-b (1 of 4).jpg
Avalokiteshvara and Scenes from the...
File:Vishnu Flanked by His Personified Attributes, early 9th century CE, Pala period, Bihar, India.jpg
Vishnu Flanked by His Personified...
File:Badal Pillar Inscription.jpg
Badal Pillar Inscription.jpg
File:Nalanda.jpg
Nalanda.jpg
File:Atisha.jpg
Atisha.jpg
File:Khasarpana Lokesvara.jpg
Khasarpana Lokesvara.jpg
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