Description:
The name Chalvad is derived from the Sanskrit word Chalavad, meaning 'city of the Chalavas.' The Chalavas were a Hindu dynasty that ruled parts of northern and central India from the 6th to the 8th centuries. Chalvad is also the name of a town in the state of Gujarat, India. The town was founded in the late 18th century by a group of merchants from Surat, Gujarat. Chalvad is a variation of the name Chaulukya, which is derived from the Sanskrit word Chaulukya, meaning 'a ruler of the Chaulukyas.' The Chaulukyas were a Hindu dynasty that ruled parts of central and northern India from the 5th to the 8th centuries.
