The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v1.c16.40

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We can introduce a little more elasticity in the chronological frame by placing Madanapāla a few years later, for we do not know how long Govindapāla ruled. A Gayā inscription gives the date V. E. 1232 as the 14th year, counting from the end of his reign. (*Śrī Govindapāladeva-gata-rājye-caturdaśa-saṁvatsare*.) His reign thus ended in *c.* 1162 A.D. But he may have ascended the throne of Magadha a few years after 1150 A.D.¹ Palapāla of the Jaynagar image inscription may have reigned for a few years after Govindapāla.