Question

Which dynasty ruled over Gujarat after the Solanki dynasty?
A. Chavda dynasty
B. Vaghela dynasty
C. Mauryan dynasty
D. Gupta dynasty

Answer 1

Hint: Gujarat was a major centre of Indian Ocean Trade and the capital was one of the largest cities in India. Many dynasties ruled over Gujarat like Solanki dynasty, Chalukya dynasty, Vaghela dynasty and so on.

Complete answer: Chalukya dynasty ruled over Gujarat and Rajasthan between 940 CE and 1244 CE. They ruled over Malwa region where they came to be known as Solankis.
The Solanki dynasty was prominent in the northern region and after them, the Vaghela dynasty ruled over Gujarat. This dynasty ruled in the 13th century and formed its capital Dholka. They were the last rulers who took power from the Chalukya dynasty.

Looking at the options given:
Option A. The Chavda dynasty ruled over Gujarat from C. 690 to 942. It is an incorrect option.
Option B. The Vaghela dynasty ruled over Gujarat after the Solanki dynasty. This is the correct answer.
Option C. The Mauryan dynasty ruled over Indian subcontinent between 322 and 185 BCE. It is an incorrect option.
Option D. The Gupta dynasty existed from the 3rd century CE to 543 CE. It is an incorrect option.

So, the correct answer is option B.

Note: Visaladeva and other successors of Vaghela dynasty ruled over Gujarat till 1304 as in this year as Alauddin Khalji defeated Karna who was the last ruler of Vaghela dynasty.