Which of the following battles is considered a turning point in the establishment of Turkish rule in North India, as it resulted in the decisive defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan by Muhammad Ghori?
The Second Battle of Tarain (1192 CE) marked the decisive victory of Muhammad Ghori over Prithviraj Chauhan. Unlike the first battle where Ghori was defeated, this battle broke Rajput resistance in North India and opened the path for Turkish expansion. It is considered the turning point that enabled the foundation of Delhi Sultanate rule. ANSWER: (B) The Second Battle of Tarain (1192 CE)
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The Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 CE is widely regarded as the crucial turning point in the establishment of Turkish rule in North India. In this battle, Muhammad Ghori decisively defeated Prithviraj Chauhan, ending the dominance of major Rajput powers in the region. While the first battle (1191 CE) saw Ghori’s defeat, the second reversed the outcome and opened the political gateway for further Ghurid expansion. This victory allowed the Turks to consolidate control over strategic areas such as Delhi and Ajmer, eventually paving the way for the formation of the Delhi Sultanate. Hence, option (B) is the historically correct answer.