Muhammad of Ghor

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1. When was Muhammad of Ghor born?Circa 1144
2. When did Muhammad of Ghor die?March 15, 1206
3. Where was Muhammad of Ghor born?Ghor region, modern-day Afghanistan
4. Who was Muhammad of Ghor?He was a brave warrior from the Ghor region in central Afghanistan who led the Ghurid Empire into India.
5. What was his first big battle in India?He captured the cities of Multan and Uch from the Qarmatians in 1175.

Ghurid Dynasty: A Persianate dynasty of Tajik origin that ruled over an extensive area in Central and South Asia during the medieval period.
Qarmatians: A branch of Ismāʿīlī Shīʿa Islam, known for their revolutionary movements and control over regions like Multan and Uch.
Rajput Confederacy: An alliance of various Rajput kingdoms and clans in North India, known for their martial traditions and resistance to foreign invasions.
Delhi Sultanate: A series of Islamic empires ruled by dynasties descending from Turkic and Afghan conquerors, established in Delhi after Muhammad of Ghor's conquests.