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Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Hometown | Soron Shukarkshetra, Uttar Pradesh (currently Kasganj, Etah) |
Reign | c. 1177–1192 CE |
Predecessor | Someshvara |
Successor | Govindaraja IV |
Dynasty | Chahamanas of Shakambhari |
Personal Life
Marital Status | Married |
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Date of Death | 11/03/1192 |
Place of Death | Ajaymeru (Ajmer), Rajasthan |
Death Cause | Died in captivity |
Relationships & More
Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
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Family
Father | Someshwara | ||
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Mother | Karpurdevi (Kalachuri Princess) | ||
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Spouse | Samyukta | ||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Prithviraj Chauhan became a king at a young age, inheriting a vast kingdom spanning Thanesar to Jahazpur. | |
He grew his empire by defeating neighboring kingdoms, such as the Chandelas. | |
Prithviraj was renowned for his successful military campaigns, though his loss to Muhammad Ghori marked the decline of Hindu governance. | |
His life and conquests are recounted in numerous ancient texts from the medieval period. | |
Captured by Muhammad of Ghori due to treachery, Prithviraj was imprisoned and eventually met his demise at his hands. |