With respect to the Pala Empire, which of the following observations is/are correct?

The Pala kings were known for their contributions to Hindu temple architecture.

The Pala dynasty primarily ruled over the region of South India.

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Pala kings and Hindu temple architecture (Incorrect): The Pala Empire is not primarily known for Hindu temple architecture; rather, they were great patrons of Buddhist art and architecture, contributing to Buddhist monasteries and stupas.
Pala dynasty's geographical rule (Incorrect): The Pala dynasty predominantly ruled over regions in Bengal and Bihar, not South India. Their influence extended northwards but did not cover South India.

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Neither 1 nor 2

Pala kings and Hindu temple architecture (Incorrect): The Pala Empire is not primarily known for Hindu temple architecture; rather, they were great patrons of Buddhist art and architecture, contributing to Buddhist monasteries and stupas.
Pala dynasty's geographical rule (Incorrect): The Pala dynasty predominantly ruled over regions in Bengal and Bihar, not South India. Their influence extended northwards but did not cover South India.

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