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Who among the following was the first elected King of the Pala Dynasty in Kamarupa?

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Govindapala

Dharmapala

Brahmapala

Jayapala

- The Pala Dynasty in Kamarupa (present-day Assam) started around the 9th-10th century CE.

- These kings were unique because they were sometimes chosen or "elected" by local chieftains or people, rather than inheriting the throne.

- Govindapala: He ruled later and is not considered the first elected king.

- Dharmapala: Much more famous as a Pala king of Bengal, not Kamarupa.

- Brahmapala: He is known as the first elected king of the Pala Dynasty in Kamarupa. Local chiefs reportedly invited him to rule.

- Jayapala: There is no clear record of a Jayapala being the first elected or even ruling in early Kamarupa under the Pala Dynasty.