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Canaka, whose reign lasted for 29 years, though not counted among the ‘Seven Palas’ because of his separate descent, however, had a very significant contribution. Most importantly, the designation of the 6 Doorkeeper Scholars was introduced and entry of new scholars into the colleges was allowed only after rigorous intellectual examination by them. He probably was a good military commander as well, having won victory over the then Turuska king, who had revolted along with his army from Bhamgala. The famous victory has been identified with miraculous connotations by Taranath, since it is stated that when the Turuskas from Bhamgalas came to war in Magadha, the Bali-acharya of Vikramshila prepared maha-bali for Acala, which upon being put in the Ganga had the effect of drowning many enemy boats, thereby resulting in victory and restoration of peace in the kingdom.
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