The second Battle of Tarain between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad of Ghor, took place in which year?

1191 AD
1192 AD
1199 AD
1205 AD

The correct answer is: B. 1192 AD

The second Battle of Tarain was fought between Prithviraj Chauhan, the ruler of the Chauhan dynasty, and Muhammad of Ghor, the ruler of the Ghurid dynasty, on 18 December 1192. The battle took place near Tarain, a town in the present-day Indian state of Haryana.

Prithviraj Chauhan was a powerful ruler who had defeated Muhammad of Ghor in the first Battle of Tarain in 1191. However, in the second battle, Muhammad of Ghor was victorious. Prithviraj Chauhan was captured and executed, and his kingdom was annexed by the Ghurid dynasty.

The second Battle of Tarain was a major turning point in the history of India. It marked the beginning of the Muslim conquest of India, which would eventually lead to the establishment of the Mughal Empire.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option A is the year of the first Battle of Tarain, which was fought between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad of Ghor.
  • Option C is the year of the death of Prithviraj Chauhan.
  • Option D is the year of the death of Muhammad of Ghor.
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