The name Solanki comes from Chalukya the ancient Indian dynasty. During 543–566, Pulakesi I, established the kingdom at Vatapi (present-day Badami, Bagalkot District in North Karnataka of Karnataka). The Solanki clan-name is found within the Rajput and Gurjar community of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Yaduvanshi Ahirs also have a Gotra named Solangi, which they believe is other form of Solanki.There are also Solanki Ahirs found in large numbers in Gujarat.
this dynasty is one of the greatest and powerful dynasty ever in the world.