The correct answer is Option (2) → Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori
The First Battle of Tarain was fought in 1191 CE between the Rajput ruler Prithviraj Chauhan and the Ghurid invader Muhammad Ghori.
Key Details of the Battle:
- Location: Tarain (modern-day Taraori in Haryana, India).
- The Conflict: Muhammad Ghori had captured the fortress of Tabarhindah (Sirhind), which was a strategic point for Prithviraj Chauhan's kingdom. This led to a direct military confrontation.
- The Outcome: The Rajput forces led by Prithviraj Chauhan decisively defeated the Ghurid army. Muhammad Ghori was seriously injured in the battle and was saved by a young Khalji horseman who carried him away from the battlefield.
- The Aftermath: Despite this victory, Prithviraj Chauhan did not pursue the retreating Ghurid army. This allowed Ghori to reorganize, leading to the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 CE, which Ghori won, marking a turning point in Indian history and the establishment of Muslim rule in Northern India.
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