Who among the following was the best-known Chahamana ruler?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Prithviraja III .

Key Points

Prithviraja III
- Prithviraja III was the best-known Chahamana ruler.
- From 1177 to 1192 CE, Prithviraja III, sometimes referred to as Prithviraj Chauhan or Rai Pithora, ruled Sapadalaksha.
- He belonged to the Chauhan (Chahamana) dynasty, and his capital was Ajmer in modern-day Rajasthan. In 1177 CE, when Prithviraj ascended the throne as a boy, he inherited a kingdom that ran from Thanesar in the north to Jahazpur (Mewar) in the south.
- He sought to enlarge this realm by engaging in military operations against nearby countries, most notably by defeating the Chandelas.

Additional Information

In 1191 AD, Prithviraj oversaw a coalition of Rajput princes that routed Muhammad Ghori's Ghurid army near Taraori.
However, Ghori reappeared with a force of mounted Turkish archers in 1192 CE and overcame the Rajput army there. However, Prithviraj was killed in the battlefield and lost the war.
In numerous semi-legendary texts, most notably the Prithviraj Raso, his defeat at Tarain is described as a turning point in the Islamic conquest of India.