Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Muhammad Ghori attacked the fortress of Tabarhinda, a strategic point for the Chauhans of Ajmer.
2.The ruler of Ajmer Prithviraj Chauhan marched to Tabarhinda and faced the invader in the First Battle of Tarain (1191).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Ghori attacked the fortress of Tabarhinda (Bhatinda), a strategic point for the Chauhans of Ajmer.

  • The ruler of Ajmer Prithviraj Chauhan marched to Tabarhinda and faced the invader in the First Battle of Tarain (1191).
  • Prithviraj scored a brilliant victory in this battle but failed to consolidate his position, believing this battle to be a frontier fight and did not expect the Ghurids to make regular attacks.

Source: NCERT

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