What is "arkavansham"

Suryavansham,Arkavansham or Solar dynasty is a mythological dynasty of Āryāvarta.The term Arkavanshi (meaning"arka"in Sanskrit is"Surya") refers to a person belonging to Suryavanshi dynasty.Arka" form is worshiped mostly in North India and Eastern parts of India. The temples dedicated to the "Arka" form of Surya are Konarka Temple in Orissa, Uttararka and Lolarka in Uttar Pradesh,There was an old sun temple in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh named Balarka Surya Mandir, built by Maharaja Tilokchand Arkawanshi in early 10th century AD which was destroyed in the 14th century during the Turkish invasions.The founder of suryavansh manu is also known as "Arka Tanay"or son of Arka (Surya).Maharaja Ikshvaku's clan was also known as ("Aadikul आदिकुल") Whole of which are as pure and virtuous.The dynasty is also known as the Ikshvaku dynasty.