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Q: When was the first battle of Tarain fought?
  • A. 1215
  • B. 1208
  • C. 1182
  • D. 1191
Correct Answer: Option D - First Battle of Tarain (1191) fought between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad of Ghor. Prithviraj emerged victorious in this battle. Second Battle of Tarain (1192) : Another clash between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad of Ghor. This time, Muhammad of Ghor won, leading to the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate. The Third Battle of Tarain (1216) : Involved Mahmud of Ghor’s nephew, Iltutmish, and the former governor of Lahore, Taj-al-Din Yildiz, who declared independence. It wasn’t fought against Kubacha. Iltutmish emerged victorious, consolidating his rule over the Delhi Sultanate.
D. First Battle of Tarain (1191) fought between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad of Ghor. Prithviraj emerged victorious in this battle. Second Battle of Tarain (1192) : Another clash between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad of Ghor. This time, Muhammad of Ghor won, leading to the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate. The Third Battle of Tarain (1216) : Involved Mahmud of Ghor’s nephew, Iltutmish, and the former governor of Lahore, Taj-al-Din Yildiz, who declared independence. It wasn’t fought against Kubacha. Iltutmish emerged victorious, consolidating his rule over the Delhi Sultanate.

Explanations:

First Battle of Tarain (1191) fought between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad of Ghor. Prithviraj emerged victorious in this battle. Second Battle of Tarain (1192) : Another clash between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad of Ghor. This time, Muhammad of Ghor won, leading to the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate. The Third Battle of Tarain (1216) : Involved Mahmud of Ghor’s nephew, Iltutmish, and the former governor of Lahore, Taj-al-Din Yildiz, who declared independence. It wasn’t fought against Kubacha. Iltutmish emerged victorious, consolidating his rule over the Delhi Sultanate.