Arrange the following Pala rulers in the correct chronological order of their accession:
A. Madanpala
B. Ramapala
C. Mahipala
D. Devapala
E. Dharmapala

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

The correct chronological order of the Pala rulers is:

Dharmapala (r. c. 770–810 CE)
Devapala (r. c. 810–850 CE)
Mahipala (r. c. 995–1043 CE)
Ramapala (r. c. 1077–1130 CE)
Madanpala (r. c. 1140–1160 CE)

This sequence aligns with option (b) E, D, C, B, A.

Information Booster:
The Pala dynasty was a significant ruling dynasty in Bengal and Bihar, known for its patronage of Buddhism and contributions to art and education, including the support of Nalanda University. Dharmapala was the founder of the dynasty’s prominence, followed by Devapala who expanded the empire considerably. Mahipala revived the dynasty after a period of decline, and Ramapala was the last strong ruler, trying to restore Pala power. Madanpala was one of the later rulers during the dynasty’s decline.