The First Battle of Tarain was a major clash between the Rajput confederacy led by Prithviraj Chauhan and the Ghurid forces under Muhammad Ghori. Ghori initially attempted to capture the strategic region around Haryana and Delhi to expand toward the Gangetic plains. Prithviraj’s army, known for its skilled cavalry and war elephants, defeated Ghori decisively, forcing him to retreat to Ghazni. This victory made Prithviraj a celebrated hero among the Rajput clans. However, Ghori returned stronger the next year, leading to the Second Battle of Tarain, which dramatically altered the political landscape and laid the foundation for Muslim rule in North India.