Who was the strategist behind Ghori's defeat in 1178?

Queen Mother Naikidevi played a pivotal role, leading the army into the difficult terrain of the foothills of Mount Abu where Ghori's cavalry was at a disadvantage.

Rajput Resistance to the Ghorids

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who defeated Muhammad Ghori for the first time?

The first ruler to defeat Muhammad Ghori in India was Bhima II of the Chaulukya (Solanki) dynasty in the Battle of Kayadara (1178 CE).

Exam Year

1990

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_1990_119 Ref: Standard Educational Reference