Vikrant Massey shares his take on the glorious history of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan

IANS June 6, 2025 395 views

Actor Vikrant Massey has passionately spoken about the misunderstood history of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan, challenging conventional narratives about his defeat. Through a powerful Instagram post, Massey argues that Chauhan actually defeated Mohammad Ghori multiple times before being captured through deceit. He emphasizes that civilizations cannot be defined by a single battle, pointing out the continued prosperity of regions associated with Prithviraj. Massey's commentary highlights the importance of understanding nuanced historical perspectives beyond simplistic victory-defeat narratives.

"Who says that Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Mohammad Ghori?" - Vikrant Massey
Vikrant Massey shares his take on the glorious history of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan
Mumbai, June 6: Actor Vikrant Massey, who has a strong connection with television, was motivated to share his views on history after witnessing the promo of the show "Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan", based on a significant chapter from the life of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan.

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Massey challenges historical narrative of Prithviraj's defeat

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Highlights Chauhan's multiple victories against Ghori

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Emphasizes civilizational resilience beyond single battles

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Praises enduring legacy of Hindustan's historical heroes

Massey penned a heartfelt note on his Instagram handle that read, "Very few people know that history has always been my favorite subject. Even today, I read books simply out of interest--to understand the present, it is essential to understand the past. Recently, I saw the promo of an upcoming show on Sony TV, and a thought crossed my mind."

Revealing how history can be misinterpreted with time, the '12th Fail' actor wrote, "Who says that Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Mohammad Ghori? Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Ghori multiple times in battle and spared his life each time. It was only when Ghori won once through deceit that he captured Prithviraj, had his eyes gouged out, and gave him a death fit for an animal."

Massey added, "But books say, and our neighboring country believes, that Prithviraj was defeated. That is incorrect. Prithviraj was never truly defeated. A nation, a society, a civilization--these don't rise or fall because of a single incident or a single battle. Sometimes it takes centuries, even millennia, for such outcomes to be decided. Even today, nearly a 1000 years later, the land of Prithviraj Chauhan's birth thrives. Delhi, Ajmer, Rajputana, and all of Hindustan are prosperous and progressing. On the other hand, Mohammad Ghori's Ghor has become one of the most backward regions in the entire world." He added.

"Prithviraj still lives on. We are proud of him. But in Ghori's country, there is no one left who even utters his name." He concluded.

"Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan" airs on Sony TV and Sony LIV at 7:30 PM, from Monday to Friday.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Vikrant Massey makes a great point about how history is often oversimplified. Prithviraj Chauhan's legacy is indeed more complex than just one battle. As Indians, we should take pride in our rich history but also learn from it. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I appreciate Vikrant's passion, we must be careful about romanticizing history. The truth is often somewhere in between. Our education system should teach multiple perspectives rather than just heroic narratives.
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Amit S.
History needs to be told as it happened, not as we wish it had happened. Prithviraj was a great warrior but we must acknowledge both his victories and defeats. That's how we truly honor our ancestors - by knowing the complete truth.
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Sunita R.
So proud to see celebrities talking about our glorious history! 👏 Our children need to know about brave kings like Prithviraj Chauhan who protected Bharat. Waiting eagerly for this show with my family!
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Vikram J.
Interesting perspective! But I wonder - does focusing on medieval battles help us move forward as a nation? We have so many current challenges that need our attention. History is important, but so is the present.
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Neha P.
Love how Vikrant connects past and present! Our history shapes our identity. The fact that Delhi and Ajmer are thriving today while Ghor isn't - that's poetic justice! Can't wait to watch the show with my history-loving dad.

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