History
Chapter 1 Class 7 History - The Medieval World

Who wrote Prithviraj - Raso ? What does it tell us about?

 

Answer:

Answer by Student

  • Prithviraj - Raso was written by Chandbardai , a court poet of Prithviraj Chauhan.

  • It tells us about the life and adventures of Prithviraj Chauhan, the Chauhan ruler of Delhi and Ajmer in the 12th century CE.

Detailed Answer by Teachoo

  • Prithviraj - Raso is a biography of Prithviraj Chauhan, the last Hindu king of Delhi and Ajmer.

  • It was written by Chandbardai , a court poet and a friend of Prithviraj Chauhan.

  • It tells us about the life and adventures of Prithviraj Chauhan, such as:
    • His birth and early life, his education and training in martial arts.

    • His battles and victories over various enemies, such as the Chalukyas, the Paramaras, the Chandellas, and the Ghaznavids.

    • His defeat and capture by Muhammad Ghori , the Muslim invader, in the second battle of Tarain in 1192 CE.

    • His escape and revenge by killing Muhammad Ghori with the help of Chandbardai, who disguised himself as a blind singer.

    • His death by self-immolation along with Sanyogita and Chandbardai.
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