The question asks to identify the last Ghaznavid ruler of Punjab who was defeated and killed by Muhammad Ghori in 1186 CE. This requires knowledge of the history of the Ghaznavid dynasty and the campaigns of Muhammad Ghori.
C) Khusrau Malik was the last Ghaznavid ruler of Punjab. He was defeated and killed by Muhammad Ghori in 1186 CE, which led to the complete annexation of Punjab by the Ghurids and the end of the Ghaznavid dynasty.
The question asks for the specific year when Muhammad Ghori captured Lahore and effectively ended the Ghaznavid rule in India. To answer this, we need to recall the key events and timelines associated with Muhammad Ghori's campaigns in India.
Correct Option: D) 1186 CE is the correct year when Muhammad Ghori captured Lahore and ended Ghaznavid rule in India.
The question asks for the year in which the First Battle of Tarain was fought. This is a direct factual question from Indian history, specifically related to the Delhi Sultanate period and the Ghurid invasions.
A) 1191 CE is the correct year for the First Battle of Tarain. In this battle, Prithviraj Chauhan III defeated Muhammad Ghori.
The question asks for the modern Indian state where the historic Battles of Tarain (Taraori) took place. This requires knowledge of Indian history and geography, specifically the locations of significant historical events.
B) Haryana — The village of Taraori, where the Battles of Tarain were fought, is located in the Karnal district of the modern Indian state of Haryana. These battles were crucial in establishing Muslim rule in India.
The question asks for the immediate cause of the First Battle of Tarain in 1191. To answer this, we need to recall the historical events leading up to this significant battle between Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan.
Correct Option: D) Muhammad Ghori's capture of the fort of Tabarhinda (Bhatinda) was the direct and immediate provocation that led to the First Battle of Tarain. Prithviraj Chauhan marched to reclaim this fort, leading to the clash.
The question asks for the specific fort whose capture by Muhammad Ghori directly led to the First Battle of Tarain. To answer this, we need to recall the historical events preceding this significant battle.
Correct Option: C) Tabarhinda (Bhatinda) was the fort whose capture by Muhammad Ghori directly provoked Prithviraj Chauhan and led to the First Battle of Tarain.