Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan () is an Indian television program broadcast on Star Plus. It portrays one of the most famous Hindu kings of medieval Indian history, Prithviraj Chauhan; his early life, exploits as a military leader, and love for the Princess Sanyogita. The serial draws on the 12th century Hindi-Apabhramsha poem by Chand Bardai, Prithviraj Raso.
Background
Prithviraj Chauhan, the last ruler of the Chauhan Dynasty to sit on the throne of Delhi, is the son of Someshwar Chauhan, King of Ajmer. Proficient in military skills, he succeeds to the throne of Ajmer at the age of thirteen after his father dies in a battle. His mother's father Anangpal, ruler of Delhi, declares him his heir after discovering his courage and bravery. Chauhan falls in love with Sanyogita, the daughter of his enemy Jaichand, abducting her at her Swayamwara, the day when a father chooses a husband for his daughter from eligible suiters.