Prithviraj Chauhan
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Prithviraj Chauhan Net Worth

Prithviraj Chauhan was a 12th century Rajput king of the Chauhan dynasty who ruled the kingdoms of Ajmer and Delhi in northern India. He was born in 1166 in Ajmer as the son of Someshwar Chauhan, and was known for his bravery and intelligence from a young age. After his father's death in 1179, Prithviraj succeeded the throne and set out on campaigns to expand his territories. He is well-known for his battles with Shahabuddin Muhammad Ghori and his elopement with Sanyukta, the daughter of Raja Jaichand of Kannauj. He was one of the last independent Hindu kings to sit upon the throne of Delhi.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Rajput king of the Chauhan dynasty
Birth Year 1166
Birth Place Ajmer, Indian
Age 853 YEARS OLD
Died On 1192 CE\nAjmer
Reign c. 1178–1192 CE
Predecessor Someshvara
Successor Govindaraja IV (as a vassal of Muhammad of Ghor)
Issue Govindaraja IV
Regnal name Regnal name Prithviraja III Prithviraja III
Dynasty Chahamanas of Shakambhari
Father Someshvara
Mother Karpuradevi
Religion Hinduism

💰 Net worth

Prithviraj Chauhan, also referred to as the Rajput King of the Chauhan dynasty in Indian history, is a renowned figure known for his valor and achievements. While accurate figures regarding his net worth are challenging to ascertain due to the historical context, it is estimated to be within the range of $100,000 to $1 million in the year 2024. Prithviraj Chauhan's legacy encompasses his notable military campaigns, strategic genius, and contributions to the cultural and architectural development of his kingdom. His story continues to inspire and captivate people, highlighting the glory and grandeur of ancient India.

Biography/Timeline

2006

Memorials dedicated to Prithviraj Chauhan have been constructed in Ajmer and Delhi. A number of movies and television serials have been made on his life. These include the Hindi movie Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan and the Hindi television serial Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan (2006–2009). The animated movie Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan (2008) was released in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages. He was also one of the first historical figures to be covered in Amar Chitra Katha (No. 25). Many of these modern retellings depict Prithviraj as a flawless hero, and emphasize a message of Hindu national unity.

2010

Bhuvanaikamalla, the paternal uncle of Prithviraj's mother, was another important minister during this time. According to Prithviraja Vijaya, he was a valiant general who served Prithviraj as Garuda serves Vishnu. The text also states that he was "proficient in the art of subduing nāgas". According to the 15th-century Historian Jonaraja, "naga" here refers to elephants. However, Har Bilas Sarda interpreted Naga as the name of a tribe, and theorized that Bhuvanaikamalla defeated this tribe.

2013

The 13th-century Persian Historian Minhaj-i-Siraj states that Prithviraj was "sent to hell" after being captured. The 16th-century Historian Firishta also supports this account. According to Historian Satish Chandra, Minhaj's account suggests that Prithviraj was executed immediately after his defeat, but R. B. Singh believes that no such conclusion can be drawn from Minhaj's writings. Viruddha-Vidhi Vidhvansa by the Hindu Writer Lakshmidhara claims that Prithviraj was killed on the battlefield.

2016

After his death, Prithviraj came to be portrayed as a patriotic Hindu warrior who fought against Muslim enemies. He is remembered as a king whose reign separated the two major epochs of Indian history. His dynasty was Classified as one of the Rajput clans in the later period, although the "Rajput" identity did not exist during his time. The 16th century legends describe him as the ruler of India's political centre Delhi (rather than Ajmer, which was his actual capital). For Example, Abul Fazl's Ain-i-Akbari does not associate the Chahamana dynasty with Ajmer at all. Prithviraj's association with Delhi in these legends further strengthened his status as a symbol of pre-Islamic Indian power.

2019

Prithviraj has been described as "the last Hindu emperor" in eulogies. This designation is inaccurate, as several stronger Hindu rulers flourished in South India after him, and even some contemporary Hindu rulers in northern India were at least as powerful as him. Nevertheless, the 19th century British officer James Tod repeatedly used this term to describe Prithviraj Chauhan in his Annals and Antiquities of Rajas'han. Tod was influenced by the medieval Persian language Muslim accounts, which present Prithviraj as a major ruler and portray his defeat as a major milestone in the Islamic conquest of India. After Tod, several narratives continued to describe Prithviraj as "the last Hindu emperor".

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