Prithviraj Chauhan

MedievalEmperorIndia1166 — 1192

Rajput king who resisted the Ghurid invasion.

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Quick Facts

Born

1166

Died

1192

Country

India

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)60

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)59

Legacy (20%)54

Leadership (15%)67

Strategy (15%)53

Total Score55.5

Prithviraj Chauhan — Complete Timeline

1177 AD

Accession to the Chauhan ThronePolitical Action

Prithviraj Chauhan succeeded his father Someshvara as ruler of the Chauhan kingdom of Ajmer and Delhi. He was a young king who soon faced threats from the Ghurid Empire under Muhammad of Ghor.

ChauhanAjmerDelhi

Impact: regional

1191 AD

First Battle of TarainWar◆ Major

Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammad of Ghor at the First Battle of Tarain near Thanesar. The Ghurid army was routed, and Muhammad was captured but later released. This victory temporarily halted Ghurid expansion into northern India.

TarainGhuridVictory

Impact: regional

1192 AD

Second Battle of TarainWar

Muhammad of Ghor returned with a larger army and defeated Prithviraj Chauhan at the Second Battle of Tarain. Prithviraj was captured and executed, and the Chauhan kingdom was annexed by the Ghurids, leading to the establishment of Muslim rule in Delhi.

TarainGhuridDefeat

Impact: regionaltragic

Capture and Execution by Muhammad of GhorWar◆ Major

After the Second Battle of Tarain, Prithviraj Chauhan was taken prisoner by Muhammad of Ghor. He was executed shortly after, ending the Chauhan dynasty's rule. His death marked the beginning of the Delhi Sultanate.

ExecutionDelhi SultanateChauhan

Impact: regionaltragic