Question

Who defeated Sultan Muhammad Ghori in the year 1191, but lost to him in the year 1192?
1. Prithviraj III
2. Rajraj I
3. Rajendra I
4. Ramnaraja II

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Prithviraj III

The correct answer is Prithviraj III.

• Prithviraj III also called Prithviraj Chauhan was a Rajput warrior king of the Chauhan (Chahamana) clan of rulers who established the strongest kingdom in Rajasthan.
• The Battles of Tarain, also known as the Battles of Taraori, were series of two battles fought in 1191 and 1192 A.D between Prithviraj Chauhan and Ghurid ruler Muhammad Ghori. 
• In the First Battle of Tarain (1191), Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Mohd. Ghori.
• In the Second Battle of Tarain (1192), Mohd. Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan.
• The Second Battle of Tarain led to the establishment of Muslim rule in India.

• Other important battles of the Medieval Era:
  • Battle of Chandawar (1194) - Between Mohd. Ghori and Jai Chand.
  • First Battle of Panipat (1526) - Between Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi.
  • Battle of Kanwa (1527) - Between Babur and Rana Sanga.
  • Battle of Chausa (1539) - Between Humayun and Sher Shah.