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The Battle of Chandawar (1194) was fought between Muhammad Ghori and which ruler of the Gahadavala dynasty?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Vidyadhara
  2. Paramardi
  3. Jaichand
  4. Kumarpala

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Jaichand

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Jaichand šŸ“š Explanation: The Battle of Chandawar took place in 1194 CE near Agra on the banks of the Yamuna River. Muhammad Ghori's forces, led primarily by his slave general Qutb-ud-din Aibak, defeated the Gahadavala king Jaichand. This crucial victory allowed the Ghurids to establish control over the politically significant region of Kannauj.