Rulers of Anhilvada
Summary
This note corrects the traditional chronology of the Caḷukya rulers of Anhilvada (Anhilwara Patan) in Gujarat. A sixteenth‑century manuscript lists Vanaraja’s successors and gives the length of each reign, showing that kings like Mularaja I and Karna ruled longer than Persian chronicles indicate. The article compares this new list with inscriptions and coins and argues that the Caḷukya kingdom enjoyed greater stability than previously thought. It emphasises that local genealogical manuscripts can provide more accurate timelines than later historical accounts. The revised chronology also clarifies the sequence of events leading up to the city’s capture by Mahmud of Ghazni. Overall, the note highlights the value of indigenous sources for reconstructing regional histories.
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Conclusion
A newly discovered list of Anhilvada’s rulers reveals that several Caḷukya kings reigned longer and in a different order than previously believed. By integrating this list with inscriptions and coins, the note revises the chronology of Gujarat’s medieval history and demonstrates the importance of local genealogical manuscripts for correcting historical narratives.