This passage is a narrative that covers various events and elements of the story involving King Prithviraj Chauhan and his love interest, Princess Samyukta, as well as their encounters with rival kingdoms and historical figures like Muhammad Ghori. The central themes include love, rivalry, warfare, and political intrigue. The story unfolds with the elopement of Prithviraj and Samyukta, leading to tensions between their respective kingdoms, which eventually culminate in the Tarain's war in 1192 AD. The narrative portrays Prithviraj as a brave and noble leader, while also hinting at the political complexities of the time.
1. The main character, Ghori, made a mistake by bringing Prithviraj Chauhan to the arena, which led to the biggest mistake of his life .
2. The main character plotted a ruse to prove their hatred for their enemy .
3. The only person who could execute the ruse was the main character's childhood friend, Prithviraj Chauhan .
4. The crucial day in their lives was the most important day in Ghazni .
5. King Prithviraj Chauhan had to prove his valour on that day .
6. The main character had to prove their hatred for their enemy on the same day .
7. The Sultan was sitting at the top, four bamboo lengths in front, then 24 hands and eight fingers in height .
8. The main character composed 'Prithviraj Raso', a popular work of Hindi literature written by Chand Bardai, who was also Prithviraj's court poet, friend, and advisor .
9. Chand Bardai had described Prithviraj's life and love sagas beautifully, harmoniously, and tenderly .
10. Prithviraj and the main character were born on the same day, same date, and same time, and their destinies got linked together .
11. The main character was a trusted aid, friend, and helpmate to Prithviraj Chauhan .
12. Samyukta, Jaichand's daughter, secretly loved Prithviraj Chauhan due to his valour .
13. Prithviraj Chauhan had also heard about Princess Samyukta's beauty and decorum .
14. The main character, Chand Bardai, was infuriated by the letter from Prithviraj, as he couldn't understand how to retaliate Jaichand's move .
15. The main character planned to go to the Swayamvar as a prince and Prithviraj would come with them as his servant .
16. Samyukta put the garland around the neck of the statue of Prithviraj Chauhan, showing her love for him .
17. Prithviraj Chauhan won the war against Kannauj's army, and Jaichand's humiliation led to a war .
18. Jaichand prepared for a tie-up with Muhammad Ghori, leading to the Tarain's war in 1192 AD .
19. Muhammad Ghori, the ruler of Ghazni in Afghanistan, was defeated by Chauhan in war but was preparing to take revenge .
20. Jaichand started preparing for a tie-up with Muhammad Ghori when Samyukta was kidnapped, taking advantage of the opportunity .
21. The enmity between Delhi and Ghazni grew, leading to the war .
22. Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated and made a prisoner by Ghori .
23. Samyukta attempted self-immolation after Prithviraj's defeat, as per the Rajput Kings' custom .
24. The main character, Chand Bardai, went to Ghazni to release Prithviraj Chauhan from Ghori's dungeon .
25. Chand Bardai won Ghori's trust by showing many tricks and succeeding in predicting the next solar eclipse .
26. Chand Bardai promised Prithviraj Chauhan that he would help him take revenge from Ghori for the humiliation .