Medieval History UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

In which battle did Mohammad Ghori defeat Jaichand?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Battle of Chandawar (1194 AD)

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Battle of Chandawar (1194 AD) ”.

Muhammad Ghori defeated Jaichand in the Battle of Chandawar in 1194 AD.

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