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RAS question

Prithviraj Chauhan III's capital was at:

Correct answer: (C) Ajmer and Delhi.

Prithviraj Chauhan III ruled from the twin capitals of Ajmer and Delhi.

  1. (A)

    Ranthambore

  2. (B)

    Chittorgarh

  3. (C)

    Ajmer and Delhi

  4. (D)

    Jaipur

Explanation

Prithviraj Chauhan III's capital was not a single city: the cited Rajasthan Foundation Ajmer PDF describes him as being enthroned to rule over the twin capitals of Ajmer and Delhi in the 12th century. This fits the standard historical framing in the question explanation: Ajmer, or Ajayameru, was the traditional Chahamana capital, while Delhi was associated with Qila Rai Pithora or Pithoragarh. His kingdom, known as Sapadalaksha, extended from Thanesar in the north to parts of Mewar in the south. Therefore, the precise answer is the combined option, Ajmer and Delhi, rather than any one fortress or later Rajput centre.

Why the other options are wrong

  • (A) Ranthambore was a subordinate fortress, not the twin-capital seat associated with Prithviraj Chauhan III.
  • (B) Chittorgarh belonged to the Guhila capital tradition, so it does not identify Prithviraj Chauhan III's Chahamana power centre.
  • (D) Jaipur was founded in 1727, centuries after Prithviraj Chauhan III's 12th-century rule.

Concept

This tests the RAS history theme of early medieval Rajasthan dynasties, especially the Chahamanas and their political centres. It recurs because capital-location questions separate broad familiarity with Rajput history from precise exam-grade chronology.

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