WBCS.LIVE practice question

Tomara Rajputs were defeated in the twelfth century by the Chauhans of ______.

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

Answer options

  1. Bikaner
  2. Udaipur
  3. Ajmer
  4. Jodhpur

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ajmer

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Ajmer. The Tomara Rajputs ruled over parts of Delhi and Haryana during the early medieval period. In the 12th century, they were defeated by the Chauhans of Ajmer, also known as the Chahamanas. The most prominent ruler of the Chauhan dynasty was Prithviraj Chauhan, who established dominance over Delhi after defeating the Tomaras.