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Question
This is the picture of a Turkish invader who was involved in the Battles of Tarain.
Explain the causes of the success of the Turkish invaders against the Rajputs.
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Solution
Prithviraj organized a confederacy of Rajput chiefs to meet the challenge. Unfortunately, the most powerful Rajput ruler, Raja Jaichandra of Kanauj, refused to help him. The two armies clashed in the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 CE. This time, Muhammad Ghori routed the Rajput army.
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