In the 8th century, a powerful chief named Gopal established political unity in Bengal.
According to Dharmapala's Khalimpur inscription, the general public created Gopal Raja to relieve the chaos.
The "Pal Dynasty" was established after his name.
He established peace in the kingdom.
During his time, Bengal became a leading state in literature, culture, art and prosperity.
Gopal established a "monastery" in Nalanda.
His son Dharmapala became king as his successor.
In the tripartite conflict of Kanoja, Pratihara ruler Vatsaraj and Rashtrakuta ruler Dhruv defeated Dharmapal.
Dharmapala was also defeated by Nagbhatt III, the Pratihara ruler near Munger.
After Dharmapal, Devpal came to the throne.
Devpal took Munger from his own capital Pataliputra.
Devpala enlisted the help of two ministers named Kedharmishra in the governance of his state.
After Devpal, Vigrahapal I, Narayanpal, Rajpal etc. became the rulers.
Mahipal first came to power, being called the second founder of the Palvansh.
Rajendra Chola defeated Mahipal Pratham.
In South West Bengal a local caste called "Rapur" and in East Bengal a local ruler named "Chandra" became independent.
The last ruler of the Pala dynasty was Madanpal.