Bhatinda, also known as Tabarhinda, was a major frontier fort that controlled important communication and trade routes in northwestern India. When Muhammad Ghori captured this fort in 1191 CE, it directly challenged the authority of the powerful Chauhan ruler, Prithviraj. Prithviraj saw this as a deliberate attempt by Ghori to gain permanent foothold in India. This dispute led to Prithviraj marching against Ghori, resulting in the First Battle of Tarain where Ghori was defeated. However, Ghori later returned with a well-organised army, leading to the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192, which decisively shifted power in northern India.