Question

Muhammad Ghori defeated ______ the second battle of Taraori.
1. Akbar
2. Prithviraj Chauhan
3. Babur
4. Ibrahim Lodhi

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Prithviraj Chauhan

The correct answer is Prithviraj Chauhan.

• The second battle of Tarain was fought between the Ghurid army led by Muhammad Ghori and the Rajput Chahamanas and their allies led by Prithvi Raj Chauhan in 1192.
  • The battle saw the defeat of the Rajputs, opening north India to future invasions and domination by Turkic tribes.

• The battles of Tarain are also known as the battles of Taraori.
  • Taorari is the modern name of Tarain.
  • The first battle of Tarain was fought in 1191 between the Ghurids, a Turkish tribe, led by Muhammad Ghori and the Rajputs led by Prithviraj Chauhan and his allies.
    • The resulting engagement ended in victory for the Rajput forces.