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Chaulukya dynasty (Solanki)

Also known as Solanki dynasty

c. 940 CE – 1244 CE · about 304 years approximate dates

The Chaulukyas (Solankis) ruled Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan from Anahilavada (Patan). Their reign saw the Modhera Sun Temple and the Jain temples of Mount Abu, and Mahmud of Ghazni raided Somnath during it. The Vaghela dynasty succeeded them.

Key facts

Dates	c. 940 CE – 1244 CE
Region	South Asia
Continent	Asia
Capital	Anahilavada (Patan)
Founder	Mularaja
Religion(s)	Hinduism, Jainism

Sources

Wikipedia – Chaulukya dynasty

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.