Prithviraj Chauhan: Fact vs Fiction in the Fall of the Chauhana Dynasty
Prithviraj Chauhan: Fact vs Fiction in the Fall of the Chauhana Dynasty Introduction: Myth and History Image Source : Scroll.IN No other person in the history of India sits at the meeting point of myth and history like Prithviraj Chauhan. While myths that have been written about him in literature, such as Prithviraj Raso, portray him as a gallant king, epic hero, and tragic hero, history does a completely different and perhaps more mundane thing. Setting is vital. The defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan in 1192 CE in the Second Battle of Tarain did not only see the end of one empire; it saw the transformation of the entire political map of Northern India. The purpose of this blog is to separate facts from myths in this important episode in the history of India. Rise of the Ajmer Powerbase The Expansion of the Chauhana State Image Source : Chundawat In the 12th century, the Chahamana (also referred to as Chauhan) state became a powerful entity in North India. The Chauhans ext...