Quick Info
| Profession | Indian King |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Patan, Gujarat, India |
| Date of Death | 02/1192 |
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Bio/Wiki
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| Reign | 1177–1192 CE |
| Predecessor | Someshvara |
| Successor | Govindaraja IV |
| Dynasty | Chahamanas of Shakambhari |
| Capital | Ajmer |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Place of Death | Ajaymeru (Ajmer), Rajasthan |
| Death Cause | Executed after capture in battle |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
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| Marital Status (at time of death) | Married |
Family
| Father | Someshwara |
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| Mother | Karpurdevi (Kalachuri Princess) |
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| Spouse | Samyukta |
| Children | Govind Chauhan |
Career
| Ascended throne as a minor in 1177 CE | |
| Expanded kingdom through military campaigns against neighboring kingdoms including the Chandelas | |
| Defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Taraori in 1191 | |
| Defeated by Muhammad Ghori in the Second Battle of Taraori in 1192 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prithviraj Chauhan became a king at a young age, inheriting a vast kingdom spanning Thanesar to Jahazpur. | |
| 2. He grew his empire by defeating neighboring kingdoms, such as the Chandelas. | |
| 3. Prithviraj was renowned for his successful military campaigns, though his loss to Muhammad Ghori marked the decline of Hindu governance. | |
| 4. His life and conquests are recounted in numerous ancient texts from the medieval period. | |
| 5. Captured by Muhammad of Ghori due to treachery, Prithviraj was imprisoned and eventually met his demise at his hands. | |
| 6. He was also known as a scholar and master of the legendary Shabd Bhedi Baan (arrow that could find targets by sound). | |
| 7. His love story with Princess Sanyogita is a significant part of Indian historical and literary tradition. | |
| 8. His defeat in 1192 marked a watershed moment in medieval Indian history, leading to Muslim control of northern India within a generation. |