The Chalukya Kings of Gujarat

Jainism spread specifically during the period of Chalukya king Bhima 1. His minister Vimalshah, who belonged to Pragvata clan, built the famous Adinath temple at Mount Abu. The temple was completed in 1031 AD The Kharataragachhba Pattayali states that the minister named Vimala plundered the parasols of thirteen Sultans, founded the city named Chandravati and built the temple of Rishabbadev at Arbudachal. This is clear that Vimalshah carried out these works with the permission of his king Bhima.

Jainism had its strong roots during the period of Chalukya king Siddharaja and his successor Kumarpal.  Kumarpal adopted Jainism on the instruction of Jain preceptor Acharya Hemehandra. He developed the Jaina institutions of Gujarat. As a result, Gujarat became a strong centre for the followers of Jainism and for the flourishment of Jaina institution. Jainism flourished there amidst religious tolerance of other faiths. Acharya Hemehandra insisted on such religious harmony by his preaching and deeds.