Prithviraj Chauhan

Prithviraj Chauhan was the last Hindu king who ruled the ancient Delhi for a considerable period of time and in the second battle of Tarain in 1192 he lost his Kingdom to the Slave Emperors. The Chauhan Dynasty took reign of Delhi city in 1155 AD from the Tomar Empire.

Prithviraj Chauhan during his rule changed the name of Lal Kot – built by the Tomars – to Quila Rai Pithora. The rule of Prithviraj Chauhan continued till 1192 AD. The Tarain war of 1192 AD end the rule of Prithviraj Chauhan in Delhi. Mohammad Ghori captured Prithviraj Chauhan in the second and last battle of Tarain and sentenced him to death. This way the brave rule of Prithviraj Chauhan came to an end in Delhi.

Belonging to the Kshatriya Chauhan Rajput Dynasty, Prithviraj Chauhan was a great ruler. From his childhood days, Prithviraj Chauhan was famous for his chivalry and courage. At the age of 13 years Prithviraj Chauhan was made the king of Delhi by the then ruler Anagpal. Apart from his brave and courageous ruling life Prithviraj Chauhan was popular for his love with Sanyogita who was his enemy's daughter.

There is no denying the fact that the History of Delhi remains incomplete without the mention of the great Hindu king Prithviraj Chauhan.