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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 44

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 3 Aug 2022 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q44

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Who among the following was defeated by Prithviraj Chauhan in the first battle of Tarain?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Muhammad Ghori.

  • Muhammad Ghori was defeated by Prithviraj Chauhan in the first battle of Tarain.
  • The original name of Muhammad Ghori was Shahabuddin alias Muizuddin Muhammad Ghori.
  • He began his journey with Multan in 1175 A.D., against a Muslim ruler and got victorious.
  • He fought two important battles, i.e.,

    • In the First Battle of Tarain (1191 A.D.), he was defeated by the Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan.

    • However, in the Second Battle of Tarain (1192 A.D.), Muhammad Ghori made a strong comeback, defeating and capturing Prithviraj Chauhan, who was later executed.

  • In 1206 A.D., after suppressing a rebellion in Punjab, Muhammad Ghori was assassinated near Jhelum while returning to Ghazni.

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