Kumarpal
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Kumarpal (1143-1172 AD) was a famous ruler of Anahilavada (Patan). He belonged to Solanki branch of Chalukya clan.
He was a devoted disciple of the great Jain polymath Acharya Hemachandra.
Kumarpal was responsible for rebuilding the Somnath temple [1]. He also built several Jain temples, including the temple at Taranga.
"Kumarpala Rasa" is one of several books describing the life of Kumarpal.
He had an elephant named "Shrikar".
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