Samanthsingh the last ruler of Chawda dynasty was a drunkard/tippler. His nephew was Mulraj, son of Raj and Leeladevi. Raj was a prince of some foreign land. He along with his brother on his return from the religious tour of Somnath visited Patan. On seeing his insight and recognition for horses Samanthsingh asked him to marry his sister Leeladevi. But he was killed by Lakha, the king of Kutch and Leeladevi died after giving birth to a child. Hence Samnthsingh brought up Mulraj.

Under the influence of alcohol, Samanthsingh used to make fun of Mulraj by making him the king and once he is out of the influence, he'll remove him from the position. Mulraj was frustrated with this mockery.  Hence slowly he included some of the courtiers on his side. One day under the influence of alcohol when Samnathsingh asked Mulraj to succeed as a king, accidentally with his sword, Mulraj killed Samanthsingh. Mulraj succeeded the throne.

Thus was the beginning of Solanki era in Gujarat.  Mulraj elegantly adorned the throne of Patan during his rule.