Consider the following statements regarding the military campaigns of Devpala: I. The extensive regional conquests and military expansions of Devpala are detailed in the Pala copper plate inscription. II. As part of his systematic conquests, Devpala successfully captured Praggyotisha (Assam) and exterminated the Ukalas. III. The epigraphic records specifically outline that Devpala defeated the Pratiharas and humbled the Hunas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is Only I and II Key Points Statement I is correct: The Pala copper plate inscription is the specific historical record that details the extensive military campaigns and multiple regional conquests undertaken by Devpala. Statement II is correct: The inscription outlines Devpala's systematic extermination of regional powers, explicitly noting that he conquered Praggyotisha (Assam) and exterminated the Ukalas. Statement III is incorrect: The Pala copper plate inscription records that Devpala defeated the Hunas and humbled the Pratiharas, Gurjaras, and Dravidas. The statement incorrectly swaps the actions taken against the Pratiharas and the Hunas. Additional Information The Pala Empire emerged as a prominent Buddhist power in the region. The rulers of this dynasty followed both Mahayana and Tantric sub-sects of Buddhism. Gopala is recognized as the first ruler of the dynasty, and the suffix 'Pala', meaning 'protector', was systematically used by all successive rulers. Beyond military campaigns, the Pala rulers were significant patrons of education and culture, actively promoting the Nalanda and Vikramashila universities alongside supporting the creation of temples and art. Important Points Devpala's military prowess successfully expanded the Pala influence across eastern regional powers through a combination of conquests, exterminations, and strategic subjugations of rival dynasties like the Hunas, Pratiharas, Gurjaras, and Dravidas.