Muhammad of Gaur on the conquering path
Also seeThe first battle of Tarain, Foundation of the Qutub Minar
Muhammad of Gaur's invasion of India followed that of Muhammad of Ghazni, another Central Asian king who invaded India first in 1000 AD. The Gaurs, having overthrown the Ghaznavids, established their own kingdom in Central Asia and Muhammad of Gaur was determined to extend his rule over India.
Muhammad of Gaur began his Indian campaigns. He captured the strong fortress of Uch. However his invasion of Gujarat proved to be a failure. During his conquest of India, Muhammad of Gaur had conflicts with the Rajputs, especially with Prithviraj Chauhan, king of Ajmer and Delhi. In 1190-91, Muhammad of Gaur marched beyond Punjab but Prithviraj and his troops harassed the Muslim troops, and soon defeated them. Muhammad was severally wounded and so went back to Ghazni.
Second battle of Tarain
Muhammad did not become disheartened. He soon raised a very strong army to avenge his defeat. He invaded India in 1192 with adequate preparations. The battle was on the same field (Tarain near Thanesar) where he had his previous defeat. Muhammad of Gaur has now comprehensively routed th Rajputs in the Second Battle of Tarain. Prithviraj Chauhan was captured and put to death.
Muhammad of Gaur establishes kingdom in India
After defeating Prithviraj Chauhan, Muhammad of Gaur established an empire, with its capital at Delhi. He controlled much of Northern and central India. Muhammad further expressed his intentions of promoting Islam to convert "the land of the idols". His former slave, Qutb-ud-din Aibac, was to be in command.
Courtesy --- SHAHUL HAMEED
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