Invasions | MCQs

Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni attacked India 17 times

17th attack of Sultan Mehmood Ghazni on India took place in 1027 AD.

His most famous raid was in 1025 AD, where he plundered and damaged the Somnath temple in Gujarat. 

Additional information 

Mahmud of Ghazni: Turkish invader

He is known as the “Abductor of Scholars”.

AGM 30.4.23

Explanation

 Mahrattas a member of the princely and military castes of the former Hindu kingdom of Mahpaarashtra in central India.