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The Dilwara Temples at mount Abu were constructed during the rule of

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Chalukyas
  2. Solankis
  3. Kalachuris
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Solankis

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Solankis. The Dilwara Temples, located near Mount Abu in Rajasthan, are a group of remarkable Jain temples built between the 11th and 13th centuries CE. These temples were constructed during the rule of the Solanki (also known as Chalukya of Gujarat) dynasty. The Solankis were great patrons of art and architecture, and under their reign, Vimal Shah, a minister of the Solanki ruler Bhima I, built the Vimal Vasahi temple in 1031 AD, dedicated to Adinath (Rishabhdev), the first Jain Tirthankara.