Solankis (Chaulkya Dynasty)
- They ruled Gujrat area.
- Capital- Anhilwara
- Bhimadeva 1 ruled for about forty two years from 1021 – 1063 CE. During his time the famous Somanath Temple was plundered by Muhammad of Ghazni.
- Bhima-I was followed by his son Karna in 1063-93 CE. He built numerous temples, dug tanks and founded a city after his name, now called as Ahmadabad.
- Karna’s successor was Jayasimha Siddharaja (1093-1143 CE.).
- One of the ruler Kuramapala is said to have rebuilt the temple of Somanath.
- Bhimadeva 2 and Muladeva 2 defeated Muhammad Ghori in 1178 AD.
- Solankis were dethroned by Waghelas.
