Second Battle of Tarain, 1192 AD Muhammad of Ghor Returns

The transcript details the conflict between the Rajputs led by Prithvi Raj Chauhan and the Gorids under Muhammad of Gore. Initially, the Rajputs surprise the Gorids and besiege Batinda. However, Muhammad reorganizes his forces and recaptures Batinda, demanding Rajput submission. The Rajputs, complacent after their initial victory, are unprepared for the Gorid counterattack. The two forces clash again at the Second Battle of Tahrain, where Muhammad uses deception and tactical maneuvers to defeat the Rajputs. This victory establishes a lasting Muslim presence in the Indian subcontinent.

What was the primary reason the Gorids were able to escape during their first encounter with the Rajputs?

• Their superior mobility

• Their advanced weaponry

• Their superior numbers

• Their strong fortifications

What was Muhammad of Gore's reaction to his initial defeat by the Rajputs?

• He decided to retreat permanently

• He ignored the defeat and continued his campaigns

• He took an oath to avenge his defeat

• He sought peace with the Rajputs

How did Prithvi Raj Chauhan prepare for the impending clash with Muhammad of Gore?

• By setting up early warning systems

• By training his army rigorously

• By securing alliances with neighboring kingdoms

• By strengthening his frontier defenses

What tactic did Muhammad of Gore use to deceive Prithvi Raj before the second battle?

• He pretended to retreat

• He disguised his troops

• He spread false rumors

• He sent a false peace offer

What was the Rajput army's formation during the second battle?

• Circular formation

• Linear formation with elephants in front

• Scattered formation

• Square formation

How did the Gorid cavalry manage to neutralize the Rajput war elephants?

• By using fire arrows

• By attacking at night

• By targeting them with archers

• By surrounding them

What was the key factor in the Gorid victory during the second battle?

• Their use of deception and mobility

• Their advanced weaponry

• Their strong fortifications

• Their superior numbers

What was the outcome for Prithvi Raj Chauhan after the second battle?

• He was exiled

• He negotiated a peace treaty

• He managed to escape

• He was captured and executed

What was the long-term impact of Muhammad of Gore's victory in the second battle?

• The establishment of a permanent Muslim presence in Northern India

• The end of the Gorid Empire

• The complete destruction of the Rajput kingdoms

• The unification of the Indian subcontinent

Which region did Muhammad of Gore manage to overrun after his victory over the Rajputs?

• The Western Ghats

• The Eastern Himalayas

• The Deccan Plateau

• The Gangetic Plain