{"id":18288,"date":"2023-12-02T12:17:20","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T12:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=18288"},"modified":"2023-12-07T04:45:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T04:45:04","slug":"the-pala-period-is-the-most-significant-phase-in-the-history-of-buddhism-in-india-enumerate-150-words-10-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-pala-period-is-the-most-significant-phase-in-the-history-of-buddhism-in-india-enumerate-150-words-10-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enumerate. (150 words, 10 marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/current-affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1.png\" alt=\"UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz - Edukemy\" class=\"wp-image-14085\" width=\"780\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pala period (8th to 12th centuries) is pivotal in Indian Buddhism. Flourishing under Pala rulers, Nalanda University thrived as a major Buddhist center. Monastic Buddhism thrived, producing notable scholars and sustaining the religion&#8217;s vitality, making the Pala era a landmark in the historical narrative of Buddhism in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 1 Mains 2020<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam Question Paper \u2013 2020&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>Indian culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label 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in flourishing the Buddhism ideology.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Discuss about the achievement of the Buddhism art, literature, architecture, and paintings during the era.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Conclude with remarks\/opinions how the said period led to the reincarnation of Buddhism culture and briefly talk about what happened after the Pala period got over.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span>Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pala dynasty, founded by Gopala, ruled the regions of Bengal and Bihar from the 8th century until the end of the 11th century. Their territory consisted of <strong>Bengal and most parts of Bihar<\/strong>. A few of the major cities in the territory are Pataliputra, Gauda, Somapura, Monghyr, Ramvati, Vikramapur, and Jaggadala. . The Pala kings were Buddhists and adopted initiative and policies which helped in the enrichment of Buddhism.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"330\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-1.png\" alt=\"Pala period\" class=\"wp-image-18290 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 260px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 260\/330;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contribution_of_the_Pala_rulers_in_promoting_Buddhism\"><\/span>Contribution of the Pala rulers in promoting Buddhism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Architecture: <\/strong>Various mahaviharas, Stupas ,chaityas, temples and forts were constructed. Among the various ahaviharas, Nalanda, Vikramashila, somapura, Traikutaka, Devikota ,Pandita ,Jagaddala vihara are notable. Sompura mahavihara at Paharpur ,a creation of <strong>Dharmapala <\/strong>is one of the largest Buddhist vihara in Indian subcontinent .&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Paintings:&nbsp;<\/strong> Pala painting is characterized by sinuous line, delicate and nervous lines ,sensuous elegance, linear and decorative accent and subdued tones of color. Manuscripts were written on palm leaves. In these paintings scenes of life of Buddha and several gods and goddesses of Mahayana sects are depicted. The impact of tantrism on these paintings are easily visible. Wall paintings have been found in Saradh and Sarai sthal in Nalanda district.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Universities:<\/strong> During the Pala period, universities became the center of Buddhist studies. The Palas founded and funded universities like <strong>Vikramshila and Odantipur<\/strong> to promote Buddhism, in and outside India. Scholars from all over the world came to these universities to learn the tenets of Buddhism. Many Buddhist teachers from the Pala kingdom traveled to Southeast Asia to spread the faith. For example, Atisha preached in Sumatra.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Sculpture:<\/strong> The sculptures of stones and bronze were constructed in large numbers mostly in monastic sites of Nalanda, Bodhgaya etc. Most of the sculptures drew their inspiration from Buddhism. Apart from Buddha sculptures of gods and goddesses of Hindu Dharma like Surya, Vishnu, Ganesh etc. were constructed.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Foreign policy: <\/strong>The Palas forged relationships with different cultures to promote new trade routes. The empire enjoyed good connections with Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Devapala even granted five villages at the request of the Shailendra king of Java for the upkeep of the matha established at Nalanda for the scholars of that country.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Literature: <\/strong>Buddhist text of \u2018Charyapada\u2019 was compiled in Bangla language during the Pala rule. The Buddhist poet Vajra Datta who wrote the famous text of Lokesvarashataka prospered under King Deva Pala.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pala dynasty created the environment to thrive and discuss Buddhist philosophies without prejudice. 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