Muhammad Ghori laid the foundation of the Turkish Empire in India by defeating

A. Prithviraj Chauhan in Second Battle of Tarain

B. Jayachanda in the Battle of Chandawar

C. The Chandelas

D. Both (A) and (B) above

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Muhammad Ghori laid the foundation of the Turkish Empire in India by defeating Prithviraj Chauhan in Second Battle of Tarain and Jayachanda in the Battle of Chandawar. Mahmud of Ghazni also failed to set up a Muslim empire in India and the only permanent effect of his invasions was the annexation of Punjab. It was left to Muhammad Ghori to build up a Muslim empire in India on a secure footing in 1173 A.D.