Consider the following statements regarding the early rulers of Delhi: 1. The Tomara Rajputs were defeated by the Chauhans of Ajmer in the middle of the twelfth century. 2. Prithviraj Chauhan was the first ruler to establish Delhi as a capital. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct option is (a). Explanation The political prominence of Delhi began in the early medieval period. Before becoming the seat of the Delhi Sultanate, the region was contested by various Rajput clans, primarily the Tomaras and the Chahamanas (Chauhans). Statement-wise Analysis - Statement 1 is Correct: Delhi first became the capital of a kingdom under the Tomara Rajputs. In the middle of the twelfth century (c. 1151–1160 CE), the Tomaras were defeated by the Chauhans (also known as Chahamanas) of Ajmer. Following this victory, Delhi became part of the Chauhan dominion. - Statement 2 is Incorrect: Prithviraj Chauhan (Prithviraj III) was not the first ruler to establish Delhi as a capital. Delhi had already been established as a capital by the Tomara Rajputs (specifically attributed to Anangapala Tomar) in the 8th–11th centuries. Under the Tomaras, Delhi became an important commercial centre before the Chauhans took control. Key Takeaway Delhi first emerged as a capital city under the Tomara Rajputs, who were subsequently displaced by the Chauhans of Ajmer in the 12th century.

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NCERT Class 7 History — Chapter 3: Delhi: 12th to 15th Century

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Consider the following statements regarding the early rulers of Delhi:

The Tomara Rajputs were defeated by the Chauhans of Ajmer in the middle of the twelfth century.
Prithviraj Chauhan was the first ruler to establish Delhi as a capital.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Options

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is (a).

Explanation

The political prominence of Delhi began in the early medieval period. Before becoming the seat of the Delhi Sultanate, the region was contested by various Rajput clans, primarily the Tomaras and the Chahamanas (Chauhans).

Statement-wise Analysis

Statement 1 is Correct: Delhi first became the capital of a kingdom under the Tomara Rajputs. In the middle of the twelfth century (c. 1151–1160 CE), the Tomaras were defeated by the Chauhans (also known as Chahamanas) of Ajmer. Following this victory, Delhi became part of the Chauhan dominion.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: Prithviraj Chauhan (Prithviraj III) was not the first ruler to establish Delhi as a capital. Delhi had already been established as a capital by the Tomara Rajputs (specifically attributed to Anangapala Tomar) in the 8th–11th centuries. Under the Tomaras, Delhi became an important commercial centre before the Chauhans took control.

Key Takeaway

Delhi first emerged as a capital city under the Tomara Rajputs, who were subsequently displaced by the Chauhans of Ajmer in the 12th century.

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