Question

What religion was primarily followed during the era of Solanki dynasty?

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Give the context of the various religions that were in place.
• Mention the popularity of Jainism.

Solution:

• Many people followed Shaivism in Gujarat during the Solanki era.
• Some people also followed Vaishnavism.
• People visited Somnath and Dwarka for pilgrimage.
• Queen Minaldevi of Solanki waived the pilgrim tax for the welfare of the people.
• Jainism gained momentum under the patronage of the Kings, and many Jain temples were built during the period.
• Buddhism lost its prominence during the medieval age.