| Jayasimha Siddharaja | |
|---|---|
| Maharajadhiraja | |
| King of Gujarat | |
| Reign | c. 1092 – c. 1142 CE |
| Predecessor | Karna I |
| Successor | Kumarapala |
| Spouse | Lilavati-devi |
| Issue | Kanchana-devi |
| dynasty | Chaulukya (Solanki) |
| Father | Karna |
| Mother | Mayanalla-devi |
Jayasiṃha, who assumed the title Siddharāja,[a] ruled the Kingdom of Gujarat between 1092 and 1142. He was a member of the Chaulukya (also called Solanki) dynasty.
Jayasimha's capital was located at Anahilapataka (modern Patan) in present-day Gujarat. Besides large parts of Gujarat, his control also extended to parts of Rajasthan: he subdued the Shakambhari Chauhans king Arnoraja, and the former Naddula Chahamana ruler Asharaja acknowledged his suzerainty. Jayasimha also annexed a part of Malwa (in present-day Madhya Pradesh) by defeating the Paramaras. He also waged an inconclusive war against the Chandela king Madanavarman.
Jayasimha's daughter Kanchana married Arnoraja. The couple's son Someshvara (the father of Prithviraj Chauhan) was brought up by Jayasimha at the Chaulukya court.
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