Author:

Subrata Mandal
Research Scholar
Department of History,
Raiganj University
Uttar Dinajpur,West Bengal,India

Email: subratamandal9563@gmail.com

Abstract:: Prithviraj III was also known as Prithviraj Chauhan. He was a king who ruled the kingdom from Ajmer to Delhi during the 12th century. He is celebrated for his qualities of archery, military administration and undying love for his queen Sanyukta. Prithviraj Chauhan’s leadership skills and mastery of archery made him an unconquerable king. Prithviraj’s military genius was most evident in his epic battles against the invader Muhammad Ghori during his Battle of Tarain. The war fought between the two forces in 1191 CE is known as the First Battle of Tarain. In this war not only did Prithviraj win, he also left Ghori badly wounded. However, Ghori was saved by a Khalji horseman who carried him to safety. Turkish forces attacked for the second time in 1192 CE which is known as the Second Battle of Tarain. This time Ghori came with good preparations. He had carefully planned his moves to defeat the Chauhans. The Chauhan ruler was badly defeated in this war. Prithviraj was the main resistor to the establishment of Muslim empire in India. Due to his bravery, patience and war skills, India could not be ruled by the Muslims. After his death, the existence of Hindu kings started to end slowly. Prithviraj’s life story was full of sad events.

Key Words::Battle, Buddhist, Destroyed,Invasion, Invader, Kingdom, Hindus, Muslims etc.