The first Battle of Tarain took place in which year?

1191 AD
1194 AD
1291 AD
1299 AD

The correct answer is: B. 1194 AD

The First Battle of Tarain was fought between the forces of Muhammad Ghori, a Muslim ruler from Ghor in Central Asia, and Prithviraj Chauhan, the Hindu ruler of Ajmer and Delhi. The battle took place on 1191 AD at Tarain, near Thanesar in present-day Haryana, India.

The battle was a decisive victory for Muhammad Ghori, who defeated Prithviraj Chauhan and captured him. This victory paved the way for the Muslim conquest of India.

The following are the possible answers and their explanations:

  • A. 1191 AD – This is the year in which the First Battle of Tarain was fought. However, the battle was a victory for Prithviraj Chauhan, who defeated Muhammad Ghori.
  • B. 1194 AD – This is the correct answer. The First Battle of Tarain was fought in 1194 AD and was a decisive victory for Muhammad Ghori.
  • C. 1291 AD – This is the year in which the Second Battle of Tarain was fought. The Second Battle of Tarain was also a victory for Muhammad Ghori, who defeated the forces of Jalaluddin Khilji.
  • D. 1299 AD – This is the year in which Muhammad Ghori was killed. He was killed by a Hindu assassin while he was praying in a mosque in Lahore.