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Q: The battle of Chandawar took place between which of the following?
  • A. Jaichand and Muhammad Ghori
  • B. Jaichand and Mahmud Ghaznavi
  • C. Prithiviraj III and Mahmud Ghaznavi
  • D. Prithviraj III and Muhammad Ghori
Correct Answer: Option A - The battle of Chandawar took place between Muhammad Ghori and King Jaichand of Kannauj of the Gahadwal dynasty. In 1194 AD, Muhammad Ghori came to India to attack Jaichand, the ruler of Kannauj. The Kingdom of Kannauj was considered very powerful in North India. King Jaichand had enmity with Prithviraj. For this reason he did not help Prithiviraj against Ghori. On this occasion he also had to fight alone with Ghori. Hence Jaichand was defeated in this war.
A. The battle of Chandawar took place between Muhammad Ghori and King Jaichand of Kannauj of the Gahadwal dynasty. In 1194 AD, Muhammad Ghori came to India to attack Jaichand, the ruler of Kannauj. The Kingdom of Kannauj was considered very powerful in North India. King Jaichand had enmity with Prithviraj. For this reason he did not help Prithiviraj against Ghori. On this occasion he also had to fight alone with Ghori. Hence Jaichand was defeated in this war.

Explanations:

The battle of Chandawar took place between Muhammad Ghori and King Jaichand of Kannauj of the Gahadwal dynasty. In 1194 AD, Muhammad Ghori came to India to attack Jaichand, the ruler of Kannauj. The Kingdom of Kannauj was considered very powerful in North India. King Jaichand had enmity with Prithviraj. For this reason he did not help Prithiviraj against Ghori. On this occasion he also had to fight alone with Ghori. Hence Jaichand was defeated in this war.