Someshvara | |
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Pratāpalaṃkeśvara | |
King of Sapadalaksha | |
Reign | 1169–1177 |
Predecessor | Prithviraja II |
Successor | Prithviraja III |
Consort | Karpuradevi |
Issue | Prithviraj Chauhan, Hariraja |
Dynasty | Chahamanas of Shakambhari |
Father | Arnoraja |
Mother | Kanchana-devi |
Religion | Hinduism |
Someshvara (IAST: Someśvara, r. 1169–1177) was an Indian king belonging to the Chahamana dynasty and ruled parts of present-day Rajasthan in north-western India. He was brought up at the Chaulukya court in Gujarat by his maternal relatives. After death of Prithviraja II, the Chahamana ministers brought him to the capital Ajmer and appointed him as the new king. He is said to have commissioned several Shiva temples in Ajmer, and is best known as the father of Prithviraja III (Prithviraj Chauhan).