1. Background
2. Kings of Chauhan Dynasty
2.1. Vasudeva
2.2. Ajayaraja
2.3. Arnoraja
2.4. Vigraharaja IV (1158-1163 AD)
2.5. Prithviraj Chauhan III (1168-1192 AD)
2.6. Hariraja (1193-1194 CE)
3. Decline of Chauhan Dynasty
4. The First Battle of Tarain (1191)
5. After 1st Battle of Tarain
6. The Second Battle of Tarain (1192)
7. Reasons for Victory of Muhammad Ghori
8. After the 2nd Battle of Tarain
9. Conclusion
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Topic – Chauhanas of Shakambhari (Notes)
Subject – History
(Early Medieval Indian History)
Table of Contents
Chauhans of Delhi and Ajmer, also known as the Chahamanas of Shakambhari, ruled over part of modern-day Rajasthan and neighbouring areas in India, between the 6th to 12th century. The Chauhans were a powerful clan known for their courage and power. They are believed to be members of the Agnivanshi Clan (relatives of the Fire God) and had a significant political presence in India. In the twelfth century, Prithviraj Chauhan was a Rajput king who ruled the kingdoms of Delhi and Ajmer in northern India. He was one of the last free Hindu rulers to rule Delhi.
Background
- The Chauhan dynasty flourished from the eighth to the twelfth centuries AD.
- The Pratiharas, Paramaras, and Chalukyas were the other three important Rajput dynasties of that time.
- Delhi, Ajmer, and Ranthambhor were all under the control of the Chauhans. They were also prominent at Sirohi in the southwest of Rajputana, and at Kota in the east.
- During the Rajasthan War, the Chauhans were the feudal lords of Gurjara-Pratiharas who assisted Nagabhata I in conquering the frontiers and protecting them from Arab attacks.
- After the death of Pratiharas King Simharaja, they declared independence.
- They constructed Ajayameru (Ajmer) in the southern section of their empire in the 11th century.
- In the 12th century, they seized Dhilika (the ancient name for Delhi) from the Tomaras and annexed parts of their territory along the Yamuna river.
- Prithviraj III is known as the Chauhan king of Delhi who repelled the Muslim onslaught in the first Battle of Tarain (1191).
- He was aided by armies from neighbouring Rajput kingdoms, especially Mewar.
- The following year, Prithviraj was beaten in a second battle at Tarain.
- Defeat of the Prithviraj chauhan brought in Muslim dominance in North India in the form of Slave Dynasty.
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