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Claim about Prithviraj Chauhan defeating and killing Muhammad Ghori is largely unsubstantiated

June 5, 2026

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What's right

Muhammad Ghori did invade India multiple times and was known for his aggressive rule [2][4][5].
Prithviraj Chauhan is a historical figure who fought against Muslim invaders [1].
Muhammad Ghori's tomb is located in Afghanistan [2].

What's wrong

There is no historical evidence to suggest that Muslims visiting Muhammad Ghori's tomb had to step on Prithviraj Chauhan's body or slap his effigy [2][6][7].
The claim that Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammad Ghori 12 or 13 times and spared him is not supported by historical accounts.
Historical sources indicate that Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Muhammad Ghori [1][5][8][9].
The narrative of Prithviraj Chauhan being blinded and then killing Ghori with an arrow based on sound is a fictionalized account, not supported by historical records.
The historical accounts do not mention Chauhan being blinded by Ghori or killing him in this manner [1][5][8][9].
Muhammad Ghori was defeated and killed by his own people, not by Prithviraj Chauhan in the manner described [1].

What's debatable

The exact number of times Muhammad Ghori invaded India is debated, with some sources stating 17 times and others suggesting at least 12 times [5].
Historical accounts differ on the circumstances of Prithviraj Chauhan's defeat and death.

Breakdown

Historical Inaccuracies in the Narrative The central claim that Prithviraj Chauhan repeatedly defeated Muhammad Ghori and then killed him after being blinded is not supported by historical evidence. Historical sources indicate that Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Muhammad Ghori [1][5][8][9].

The story of Chauhan being blinded and then killing Ghori with an arrow based on sound is a popular legend but lacks historical verification. Lack of Evidence for Tomb Rituals The assertion about specific rituals at Muhammad Ghori's tomb involving Prithviraj Chauhan's effigy or body is unsubstantiated.

Historical records do not mention any such practices [2][6][7]. Muhammad Ghori's tomb is located in Afghanistan [2].

Contradictory Accounts of Ghori's Death While Muhammad Ghori did invade India multiple times [2][5], the claim that Prithviraj Chauhan killed him is contradicted by historical accounts which suggest Ghori was killed by his own people [1]. The narrative presented in the what is said in the video appears to be a fictionalized retelling rather than a factual historical account.

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