Vanraj Chavda was the most prominent king of the Chavda Kingdom, a Hindu Rajput dynasty which ruled northern Gujarat from 746 to 942. The Chavda Kingdom was a Hindu Rajput dynasty which ruled northern Gujarat from 746 to 942. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The royal Rajputs (anonymous, c. ... Gujarāt (GujarātÄ«: , IPA: ,  ) is the most industrialized state in the Republic of India with 19. ... Events Swithred succeeds Saelred as king of Essex. ... Events Kaminarimon, the eight-pillared gate to Japans Kinryuzan Sensouji Temple is erected. ...

History

Vanraj Chavda's father was Jayshikhari Chavda, a king of northern Gujarat, who was assassinated before Vanraj was born. Vanraj's mother fled to the forests of Radhanpur where she gave birth to a boy, who was named Vanraj (King of the forest). The young Vanraj was educated by Jain priests and gained an academic as well as a military education. He eventually raised an army of Bhil tribals and helped by his friend and lieutenant Anhil, regained his father's lost kingdom. Bhils are a tribal people of central India. ...

Vanraj Chavda founded the city of Anhilpur Patan, naming it in honour of Anhil, and made it the capital of his kingdom. It went on to be the most prosperous city of its time in India. He also founded the city of Champaner, in honour of his general Champa. Patan   is a city and a municipality in Patan district in the Indian state of Gujarat. ... Champaner is a ruined city in Gujarat state of western India. ...

Vanraj Chavda was succeeded by his son Kshemraj Chavda.