| Pala invasion of Hunas | |||||||||
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| Part of Hunnic War | |||||||||
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 Pala Empire |
 HunasKambojas | ||||||||
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Devapala Mahendrapala | Unknown | ||||||||
The Pala invasion of Hunas was a short war between the Pala Empire, Hunas, and Iranian Kambojas of India. The Pala Empire's King Devapala of Bengal and his son Mahendrapala both fought against the Hunas and successfully defeated them.
Background
Devpala's empire extended up to the Vindhyas and the Himalayas. He had two oceans under his influence, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. After dealing with the Tibetan Empire, Devapala started a campaign against Bhoja. In this campaign, Devapala was defeated but soon led campaigns against the Hunas and the Kambojas in the northwest.
Campaign
The Hunas were located located in the Uttarapatha region, which contained Northern India including Punjab and parts of central Asia. Devapala launched a campaign against the polity of the Hunas and emerged victorious. He then waged war against the Kambojas in the same campaign. Both the Hunas and the Kambojas were located at the outer reaches of the Pala Empire, creating friction between them and the Pala Empire.
Aftermath
These victories expanded the Pala Empire's territorial reach and reinforced its dominance over strategic areas in Uttarapatha, including parts of present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. By appointing figures such as Indragupta to prominent positions, Devapala strengthened cultural and religious ties within his realm, further consolidating his authority over South Asia.
See also
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