Prithviraj Chauhan Age, Wiki and Bio

Prithviraj Chauhan

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian King
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/06/1163
Age28 years (died on 11, Mar, 1192)
BirthplacePatan, Gujarat, India
Date of Death11/03/1192

Bio/Wiki

Nickname(s)
  • Bharateshwar
  • Prithviraj III
  • Hindu Emperor
  • Sapadalaksheshwar
  • Rai Pithoragarh
Zodiac signGemini
HometownSoron Shukarkshetra, Uttar Pradesh (currently Kasganj, Etah)
Reignc. 1177–1192 CE
PredecessorSomeshvara
SuccessorGovindaraja IV
DynastyChahamanas of Shakambhari

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Date of Death11/03/1192
Place of DeathAjaymeru (Ajmer), Rajasthan
Death CauseDied in captivity

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Married

Family

FatherSomeshwara
MotherKarpurdevi (Kalachuri Princess)
Siblings
  • Younger Brother - Hariraj
  • Younger Sister - Pritha
SpouseSamyukta
Children
SonGovind Chauhan

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.