The decline of the Pala Empire after the reign of Devapala led to a temporary revival under which ruler, often regarded as the last great Pala king, and what was his primary achievement? |ForumIAS

[A] Mahipala I: Re-established authority over Bengal and Bihar and successfully resisted the Chola invasion under Rajendra I.

[B] Vigrahapala III: Signed a crucial peace treaty with the Kalachuris and restored Nalanda university.

[C] Ramapala: Suppressed the internal Kaivarta revolt and brought the Pala kingdom to its last period of military strength.

[D] Gopala: United the Pala feudatories to defeat the Sena king Vijaya Sena and restore Buddhist rule.

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

(c) Correct. Ramapala (c. 1077–1120 CE) is considered the last major Pala ruler. He successfully suppressed the Kaivarta revolt (Varendra rebellion) in North Bengal, restoring Pala glory before the final decline.
(a) Incorrect. Mahipala I was defeated by Rajendra I.
(d) Incorrect. Gopala was the founder. The Senas eventually defeated the Palas.