Anhilwara was the capital of which dynasty?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Solanki dynasty
Explanation:
• Anhilwara (modern-day Patan, Gujarat) was the capital of the Solanki dynasty (also known as the Chaulukyas of Gujarat).
• The dynasty ruled parts of present-day Gujarat and Rajasthan between the 10th and 13th centuries.
• The city was founded by Vanaraja Chavda in the 8th century but rose to prominence under the Solankis.
Information Booster:
• Mularaja: He was the founder of the Solanki dynasty.
• Rani ki Vav: The famous stepwell in Patan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was constructed by Queen Udayamati of the Solanki dynasty in memory of her husband Bhima I.
• Golden Era: The rule of Siddharaja Jaisinh is considered the golden period of this dynasty.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Rashtrakuta (Option a)
• Their capital was Manyakheta (modern Malkhed in Karnataka). They ruled the Deccan.
(b) Maitraka dynasty (Option b)
• Their capital was Vallabhi (in Gujarat). They were known for the famous Vallabhi University.
(c) Pala dynasty (Option c)
• Rulers of Bengal and Bihar. They did not have a single fixed capital like the others, but ruled from cities like Gauda and Bikrampur.