Which ruler of the Hindu Shahi kingdom committed suicide out of shame after being repeatedly defeated by the Turks?
Jaipal, the Hindu Shahi ruler, committed suicide out of shame after suffering repeated defeats by the Turks, especially Mahmud Ghaznavi. He felt dishonoured despite paying huge tributes. Unable to bear the humiliation, he immolated himself. His death marked a turning point in weakening the Hindu Shahi kingdom’s resistance to Turkish expansion.
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Jaipal, ruler of the Hindu Shahi kingdom, fought fiercely against the advancing Turkish forces led by Sabuktigin and later Mahmud Ghaznavi. Despite his bravery, he suffered repeated defeats and had to pay heavy tributes. Feeling dishonored and believing he had failed his kingdom, Jaipal immolated himself around 1001 AD. His death deeply affected the morale of his people and weakened the Hindu Shahi resistance. After Jaipal, his son Anandpal continued the struggle but also faced defeat. Jaipal’s tragic end symbolizes the dramatic shift in power that allowed Turks to penetrate deeper into northwestern India.
ANSWER:
(B) Jaipal