With reference to the Second Battle of Tarain (1192), consider the following statements:
1. It was a decisive battle that resulted in a major setback for the Rajputs.
2. It led to the establishment of the first Muslim rule in India.
3. Muhammad Ghori left India after the battle, leaving his general Qutb-ud-din Aibak to consolidate power.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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With reference to the Second Battle of Tarain (1192), consider the following statements:
1. It was a decisive battle that resulted in a major setback for the Rajputs.
2. It led to the establishment of the first Muslim rule in India.
3. Muhammad Ghori left India after the battle, leaving his general Qutb-ud-din Aibak to consolidate power.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: The Second Battle of Tarain (1192) was a decisive battle fought between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori. It resulted in a major setback for the Rajputs, as Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated and later executed. This battle marked the beginning of Muslim dominance in North India.

Statement 2 is correct: The victory at Tarain paved the way for the establishment of Muslim rule in India. After the battle, Muhammad Ghori captured Delhi and Ajmer, marking the foundation of Islamic governance in India, which later led to the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate (1206 CE).

Statement 3 is correct: After his victory, Muhammad Ghori returned to Ghazni, leaving his trusted general Qutb-ud-din Aibak in charge of Indian territories. Aibak consolidated power, capturing Delhi and Meerut, and later laid the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate in 1206 CE after Ghori&rsquo;s assassination.

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With reference to the Second Battle of Tarain (1192), consider the following statements: 1. It was a decisive battle that resulted in a major setback for the Rajputs. 2. It led to the establishment of the first Muslim rule in India. 3. Muhammad Ghori left India after the battle, leaving his general Qutb-ud-din Aibak to consolidate power. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3