Tomara Rajputs were defeated in the twelfth century by the Chauhans of ______.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Ajmer.
In the twelfth century, the Tomara Rajputs, who ruled parts of present-day Delhi, were defeated by the Chauhans of Ajmer, a powerful Rajput dynasty.
- Under rulers like Vigraharaja IV and Prithviraj Chauhan, the Chauhans expanded their territory by overpowering neighboring clans, including the Tomaras, gaining control of Delhi and strengthening their influence in northern India.
- Originally known as the Chahamanas of Shakambhari, they ruled from Shakambhari (present-day Sambhar) before relocating their capital to Ajmer.
- Famous for resisting invasions by the Ghaznavids and Ghurids, their reign ended after Prithviraj’s defeat at the Battles of Tarain in 1192, leaving a lasting cultural legacy in folklore and epics like Prithviraj Raso.