U.P.P.C.S. Pre 2010

Rajput Resistance

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Who among the following ruler is famous as 'Prithvi Raj Chauhan'?

Solution & Analysis

Answer: C

Concept Prithviraj Chauhan is a legendary figure in Indian history, representing the last major Hindu resistance in North India against the Ghorid invasions.

Explanation Historical records and the *Prithviraj Raso
identify the king who fought Muhammad Ghori at Tarain as Prithviraja III of the Chahamana (Chauhan) dynasty of Ajmer.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Prithviraja III (1177–1192) ascended the throne as a minor and expanded his kingdom before facing the Ghorids.
Logic 2: He is the hero of the First Battle of Tarain (1191 victory) and the martyr of the Second Battle of Tarain (1192 defeat).

Active Recall

Question

By what other name was Prithviraja III known?

Answer

He was also popularly known as 'Rai Pithora'.

Core Insight

Prithviraja III's defeat in 1192 is considered a watershed moment that ended Rajput dominance and established the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate.