Ramapala (r. 1077–1130 CE) was the successor to the Pala king Shurapala II in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, and fifteenth ruler of the Pala line.

Ramapala was the youngest son of Vigrahapala III. His mother was an unknown Rashtrakuta princess. Ramapala showed valour in battle field during the reign of his father, according to Manhali copper plate.

Ramapala, along with his older brother Shurapala II, was locked in a bitter struggle with their oldest brother Mahipala II, who ascended the Pala throne after their father's death. They were imprisoned by Mahipala. However, after Mahipala's death at the hands of Kaivarta chief Divya, the brothers fled to distant parts of their kingdom, where they succeeded one another. Shurapala ruled for two years, before being succeeded by Ramapala.

At the very beginning, Ramapala reigned over a small territory comprising part of Magadha and Radha. But soon, according to Ramacharitam, he faced a new danger. According to R.C.Majumdar, this danger was the danger of losing even more territory to Divya. After discussing with his sons and ministers, Ramapala sprang into action.

Ramapala, with offers of gold and land, gained the support of powerful local chiefs. Being joined by large forces, Ramapala dispatched a force under his cousin and Mahapratihara Sivaraja, who crossed the Padma river and devastated Varendri. Then, Ramapala joined him with a large force. Bhima arrived with his army and a pitched battle took place. Both kings personally took part in the battle.

Bhima fought valiantly, but was taken prisoner from his mount. He was kept under the supervision of Ramapala's son, Vittapala. Bhima's army fled, and his camp was looted by Ramapala's soldiers. However, Bhima's friend Hari, usually identified with Harivarman, the king of East Bengal, rallied the forces around him. However, Ramapala's oldest son Rajyapala, who distinguished himself in the battle, managed to win him over with lavish gifts. Bhima, along with his family, was executed with a rain of arrows.

After gaining control of Varendra, Ramapala tried to revive the Pala empire with some success. He ruled from a new capital at Ramavati, which remained the Pala capital until the dynasty's end. He reduced taxation, promoted cultivation and constructed public utilities. He brought Kamarupa and Rarh under his control, and forced the Varman king of eastern Bengal to accept his suzerainty.

Ramapala lost Mithila to a Karnat chief named Nanyadeva who formed his own kingdom based out of Mithila which became known as the Karnats of Mithila.