Q. The Rajput king who was defeated and killed in second Tarain war?
(a) Nagabhatta
(b) Prithviraj Chauhan
(c) Rana Pratap
(d) Jaya Chandra
Ans: (b) Prithviraj Chauhan
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Prithviraj Chauhan.
Prithviraj Chauhan, the Rajput king of the Chauhan dynasty, was defeated and killed in the second Battle of Tarain. The battle took place in 1192 between the Ghurid forces led by Muhammad Ghuri and the Rajput Confederacy under the leadership of Prithviraj Chauhan.
Despite initial success in the first Battle of Tarain, Prithviraj Chauhan faced a decisive defeat in the second battle. Muhammad Ghuri’s forces emerged victorious, leading to the capture of Prithviraj Chauhan. According to historical accounts, Prithviraj Chauhan was executed by Muhammad Ghuri after the battle.
The death of Prithviraj Chauhan marked a significant turning point in the region’s history, as it led to the decline of the Rajput confederacy and the further consolidation of Muslim rule under the Ghurid dynasty in Northern India.
