The rulers of which of the following Rajput dynasties patronised Jainism and one of them is reported to have accepted Jainism under the influence of a Jain scholar Hemachandra?  

The correct answer is Chalukya.Key Points

• Chalukya dynasty ruled over parts of present-day Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh from the 6th to the 12^th century CE.
• The Chalukya rulers were known for their patronage of Jainism, as well as Hinduism and Buddhism.
• Some of the notable Jain scholars who flourished under their patronage were Akalanka, Siddharshi, and Hemachandra.
• Hemachandra was a renowned Jain monk, poet, and scholar who lived during the 12th century CE.
• He is said to have converted the Chalukya king Kumarapala to Jainism and wrote several works on Jain philosophy, grammar, and literature.

Additional Information

• Pratihara dynasty:
  • This Rajput dynasty ruled over parts of present-day northern and central India from the 6th to the 11th century CE.
  • While they were known for their military prowess and patronage of the arts, there is no record of their significant association with Jainism.
• Parmar dynasty:
  • This was another Rajput dynasty that ruled over parts of present-day Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan from the 9th to the 14th century CE.
  • They were known for their patronage of Hinduism and Jainism, as well as their architectural achievements such as the famous Khajuraho temples.
• Chahman dynasty:
  • This Rajput dynasty ruled over parts of present-day Rajasthan and Gujarat from the 6th to the 12^th century CE.
  • They were known for their patronage of Jainism, as well as their military exploits and architectural achievements such as the fort of Taragarh.