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Prithviraj Chauhan's alleged revenge on Muhammad Ghori is largely unsubstantiated

June 5, 2026

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What's right

Muhammad Ghori did invade India multiple times, and historical accounts mention his defeat and eventual death [5][9].
Mahmud of Ghazni (often conflated with Muhammad Ghori in popular narratives) attacked the Somnath temple around 1025-26 AD [2].
Mahmud of Ghazni's tomb is located in Ghazni, Afghanistan [2].

What's wrong

There is no historical evidence to support the claim that Muslims visiting Muhammad Ghori's tomb were subjected to rituals involving Prithviraj Chauhan's effigy [2][6][7].
The narrative of Prithviraj Chauhan repeatedly defeating Muhammad Ghori 12 or 13 times and then being defeated, blinded, and killed by Ghori is not supported by historical records.
Historical accounts suggest Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Muhammad Ghori and possibly taken prisoner, but the details of blinding and subsequent revenge are largely legendary or fictional [1][5].
The specific poetic verse, 'Char bans 24 gaj, angul ast praman,' allegedly used by Chauhan's minister to guide his arrow to kill Ghori, is a popular element from folklore and cinematic adaptations, not historical fact.

What's debatable

The exact number of times Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori fought is debated among historians, with some suggesting multiple encounters and others focusing on the final defeat [1][5].
The circumstances of Prithviraj Chauhan's death and whether he was blinded are subjects of historical debate and legend, with some accounts suggesting he was taken to Ghazni and died there, while others focus on his heroic last stand or alleged revenge [1].

Breakdown

Historical Discrepancies Regarding Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori The claim presents a narrative that blends historical figures with legendary events, creating a story that is largely unsubstantiated by historical evidence. While Muhammad Ghori was a significant invader of India and Prithviraj Chauhan a prominent ruler, the specific details of their encounters, particularly the alleged repeated defeats of Ghori by Chauhan, Chauhan's blinding and imprisonment, and his subsequent revenge, are not corroborated by mainstream historical accounts [1][5].

Lack of Evidence for Rituals at Ghori's Tomb The assertion about rituals at Muhammad Ghori's tomb involving Prithviraj Chauhan's effigy lacks any historical backing. Historical sources discuss Ghori's tomb and his invasions but do not mention such practices [2][6][7].

The story appears to be a fabrication or a misinterpretation of historical events, possibly influenced by folklore or fictional portrayals. **Legend vs.

History** The story of Chauhan learning to shoot by sound and killing Ghori with a poetic direction is a well-known element from popular culture, particularly the film 'Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan.' However, this narrative is considered legendary rather than historical fact. Historical accounts of Prithviraj Chauhan's defeat and death are varied and often debated, but they do not include the dramatic revenge sequence described in the claim [1].

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