Ramapala

However, after Mahipala's death at the hands of Kaivarta chief Divya, the brothers fled to distant parts of their kingdom, where they succeeded one another.

He brought Kamarupa and Rarh under his control, and forced the Varman king of eastern Bengal to accept his suzerainty.

Ramapala maintained friendly relations with the Chola king Kulottunga to secure support against the common enemies: the Ganas and the Chalukyas.

Rampala is recognised as the last great ruler of the dynasty, managing to restore much of the past glory of the Pala lineage.

[10] Sandhyakar Nandi, the court poet of Ramapala wrote a Sanskrit two meaning base poem-like novel Ramacharitam.

Majumdar says, "A review of the main incidents of Ramapala’s career, such as may be gleaned from contemporary records, reflects the highest credit upon his character and abilities.

Beginning his life as an exile from his native land Varendri, and maintaining a precarious existence in a corner of his kingdom, Ramapala succeeded not only in re-establishing his sovereignty over the whole of Bengal, but also in extending his supremacy over Assam and Orissa.

He crushed the power of a valiant and popular chief like Bhima and successfully guarded his dominions against such formidable foes as the Gangas, the Chalukyas, and the Gahadavalas.

The author of Ramacharita says with legitimate pride that under Ramapala Varendri enjoyed peace for a long period, and no wicked person dared disturb her tranquility.