Battle of Taraori

The First Battle

-Muhammad intended to conquer as much of northern India as possible

Battle began in 1190:

-Muhammad captured the town of Bhatinda

-The Rajput king, Prthviraja III immediately responded with a defending army of Rajputs

-Muhammad used cavalry to defeat the Rajputs, but the Rajputs stood firm and flanked the Muslims

-The Rajputs (Hindus) had the upper hand and they outnumbered the Muslim army; caused the Muslims to suffer and have to retreat

-Rajputs finally recaptured Bhatinda after about a year