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held the reins of government from V. S. 1276 (A. D. 1219–20) till death. They used their intelligence and power in carving out a small kingdom for their Rana whom they served very faithfully. They pursued a vigorous foreign policy and raised the honour of Gujarata. They were popular among the classes and masses. Though they were very staunch Jains, they did encourage other religions. They were great patrons of art and architecture as well as learning and the learned. They were ministers of whom Gujarata can justly be proud,
Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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