# Kumarapala - Raja

URL: https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/kumarapala
Reign: c. 1143 – c. 1172
Dynasty or school: Rajput kingdoms
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumarapala_(Chaulukya_dynasty)

Chaulukya king who patronised Jainism under Hemachandra but also rebuilt the Somnath temple. He banned animal slaughter across his realm and held Gujarat at its widest extent.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Jagadhekamalla II](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/jagadhekamalla-ii)
- Next in list: [Rajaraja Chola II](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/rajaraja-chola-ii)

## Timeline events during this reign or lifetime
- 1148 - [Kalhana Writes the Rajatarangini](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1148-kalhana-writes-the-rajatarangini)
- 1150 - [Bhaskara II Writes Lilavati](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1150-bhaskara-ii-writes-lilavati)
- 1150 - [Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1150-hoysaleswara-temple-at-halebidu)
- 1150 - [Nimbarka and Dvaitadvaita](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1150-nimbarka-and-dvaitadvaita)
- 1160 - [Basava and the Lingayat Movement](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1160-basava-and-the-lingayat-movement)