Solanki Dynasty (c. 960 to 1243):

Eleventh-century Sun Temple and tank built by King Bhimsev of the Solanki dynasty at Modhera, Gujarat
                
                The Solanki (from Chalukya, an ancient Indian dynasty) are a Hindu Rajput clan who ruled parts of western and central India between the 10th and 13th centuries. Solanki was the descent from 6th Centuary Badami Chalukya (During 543-566). It was established at Vatapi now it is called as Badami, Bagalkot District in North Karnataka of Karnataka. The Solanki are a branch of the Chalukya dynasty of whose oldest known area of residence was in present-day Karnataka. The Solanki clan-name is found within the Rajput community of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
 
                 In Gujarat, Anhilwara (modern Siddhpur Patan) served as their capital. Gujarat was a major center of Indian Ocean trade, and Anhilwara was one of the largest cities in India. The Solankis were patrons of the great seaside temple of Shiva at Somnath Patan in Kathiawar; Bhima Dev helped rebuild the temple after it was sacked by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1026. His son, Karandev, conquered the Bhil king Ashapall or Ashaval, and after his victory established a city named Karnavati on the banks of the Sabarmati River, at the site of modern Ahmedabad.