![]() ![]() But before love could flourish between the two, the relationship between Jayachand and Prithviraj Chauhan was strained. Soon enough, the heroic tales of Prithviraj’s valour reached the ears of Sanyogita, the daughter of Kannauj king, Jayachand. Legend has it that Ghori attacked Delhi 17 times, and was defeated 16 times at the hands of Prithviraj Chauhan and his army. ![]() Prithviraj was a valiant king and his glory surged to new heights after he defeated Muhammad Ghori, the Sultan of Ghurid Empire (present day Afghanistan) in the first battle of Tarain. He is also hailed as the last Rajput king to rule Delhi before the Muslim conquest of the Indian subcontinent. Prithviraj Chauhan was the king of the Chauhan dynasty whose rule extended to parts of present day Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi and some parts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The legend of Prithviraj Chauhan and Kannauj princess Sanyogita’s love is a fascinating saga of romance, war and courage. It was penned by his court poet, Chand Bardai. One such story – mentioned in Prithviraj Raso – is an epic on the life of the 12th century king, Prithviraj Chauhan. Of kings and queens and their valiant deeds and romantic love stories. Our history abounds with legends and folktales. ![]()
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