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When was the first battle of Tarain fought?

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

Answer options

  1. 1175 A.D.
  2. 1191 A.D.
  3. 1192 A.D.
  4. 1206 A.D.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1191 A.D.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 1191 A.D. šŸ“š Explanation: The First Battle of Tarain was fought in 1191 A.D. between the Rajput ruler Prithviraj Chauhan and the invading Ghurid forces of Muhammad Ghori. Prithviraj won a decisive victory in this battle. Ghori was wounded and forced to retreat to his homeland. However, he returned a year later in 1192 A.D. to fight the second battle, which changed the course of Indian history.