The story begins in the 12th century. Prithviraj is depicted not just as a king, but as a paragon of (righteousness). He is a warrior-poet, famed for his mastery of Shabd Bhedi Baan —the impossible skill of shooting an arrow accurately based only on sound, without seeing the target. The Sanyogita Affair
The story then shifts to the shifting sands of Tarain. Prithviraj faces , a ruler from the Ghurid dynasty. In their first encounter, Prithviraj defeats Ghori but, following the Rajput code of honor, grants him mercy and lets him go. The story begins in the 12th century
Prithviraj releases the arrow, striking Ghori down, choosing a warrior’s death over a life in chains. Prithviraj defeats Ghori but