The Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 was a turning point in Indian history. Muhammad Ghori reorganized his army after his earlier defeat and returned with better strategy, lighter cavalry, and mounted archers, giving him superior mobility. Prithviraj’s forces, though large, relied heavily on traditional war elephants and frontal charges. Ghori’s tactical approach, using feigned retreats and rapid encirclement, broke the Rajput formations and led to a decisive victory. Prithviraj was captured, ending major Rajput resistance in the north. This victory opened the path for Turkish rule, eventually leading to the formation of the Delhi Sultanate under Qutbuddin Aibak.

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(D) Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj