Battles of Taraori: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	Battles of Tarain
Date	1191
Location	India
Participants	Ghūrid sultanate • Rajput

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Muʿizz al-Dīn Muḥammad ibn Sām

Ghūrid ruler of India

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