In a debate at an Islamabad college, students examine a campaign map showing Muhammad of Ghor moving through Punjab towards Delhi in the late twelfth centur...
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In a debate at an Islamabad college, students examine a campaign map showing Muhammad of Ghor moving through Punjab towards Delhi in the late twelfth century. The map also marks the Rajput forces of Prithviraj Chauhan. The debate asks why the Ghurid victories had more lasting consequences for Muslim rule in India than many earlier raids.
(a) Identify the Rajput ruler defeated at the second Battle of Tarain. [1]
(b) Explain two reasons why Muhammad of Ghor's victories were more permanent than a short raid for wealth. [2]
(c) Analyse the importance of the Battle of Tarain for the establishment of Muslim rule in northern India. [2]
Answer Details
(a) Prithviraj Chauhan [1] (b) Any two: Ghurid forces captured and held territory [1]; governors were appointed [1]; forts and towns were controlled [1]; a basis for administration was created [1] (c) The victory removed a major Rajput opponent near Delhi [1]; it opened the way for Muslim control of Delhi and further expansion in northern India [1]
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