Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni’s seventeen successive raids took place from around 1000 AD until 1026 AD.

During the 11th century

Additional information 

Abu al-Qasim Mahmud ibn Sabuktigin, usually known as Mahmud of Ghazni 

He was the Sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire, ruling from 998 to 1030. 

He is usually known by his title, Yamin al-Dawla 

He was born in Ghazni in Zabulistan (Afghanistan) on 2 November 971

Died: 30 April 1030 (aged 58), Afghanistan

Burial: Mosque and Tomb of Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi, Afghanistan