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Chahamanas of Shakambhari

Also known as Chauhans of Ajmer

c. 551 CE – 1192 CE · about 641 years approximate dates

The Chahamanas (Chauhans) of Shakambhari ruled parts of what is now Rajasthan, later from Ajmer. Their best-known king, Prithviraj III (Prithviraj Chauhan), defeated Muhammad of Ghor in 1191. He was defeated and killed at the second Battle of Tarain in 1192.

Key facts

Datesc. 551 CE – 1192 CE
RegionSouth Asia
ContinentAsia
CapitalsShakambhari, Ajmer
FounderVasudeva
Religion(s)Hinduism, Jainism

Before & after

Followed by

Ghurid dynasty

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.