THE RISE OF EMPEROR PRITHVIRAJ CHAUHAN : THE LAST RAJPUT EMPEROR OF DELHI скачать в хорошем качестве

THE RISE OF EMPEROR PRITHVIRAJ CHAUHAN : THE LAST RAJPUT EMPEROR OF DELHI

Prithviraj Chauhan, the legendary ruler of the Chahamana dynasty, ascended to the throne of Ajmer during a period of intense political volatility in 12th-century India. Following the death of his father, Someshvara, Prithviraj took the reins of power while still in his minor years, initially guided by his mother, Queen Kapuradevi. His early reign was marked by a series of decisive military campaigns aimed at consolidating his authority over the fractious kingdoms of Rajasthan. He famously suppressed the revolts of his cousin Nagarjuna and expanded his influence by defeating the Bhadanaka kingdom, effectively securing the borders around Delhi. By the time he reached adulthood, Prithviraj had transformed the Chahamana kingdom into a formidable empire, earning the title of "Rai Pithora." His administrative acumen and patronage of the arts, particularly his association with the court poet Chand Bardai, helped cement his image as a quintessential Rajput hero, embodying the virtues of chivalry and martial prowess that defined the era. As his power grew, Prithviraj Chauhan's ambitions inevitably brought him into direct conflict with both internal rivals and external invaders. His most notable domestic feat was the defeat of the powerful Chandela king Paramardi, which further extended his reach into the Bundelkhand region. However, his rise is most significantly defined by his role as the primary bulwark against the westward expansion of the Ghurid Empire. In 1191, at the First Battle of Tarain, Prithviraj led a coalition of Rajput states to a resounding victory over Mu'izz ad-Din Muhammad Ghori, showcasing his tactical superiority and the might of his cavalry. Though this victory was a pinnacle of his career, it set the stage for a historic second encounter that would change the course of Indian history. Despite the tragic outcome of the subsequent conflict, Prithviraj’s rise remains a symbol of indigenous resistance and the final flowering of the classical Rajput political order before the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate.