Mahmood Ghaznavi | MCQs

Explanation

Battle of Peshawar was fought between Mahmud of Ghazni and the Hindu Shahi army of Jayapala, near Peshawar.

Mahmood Ghazni is known as the “Abductor of Scholars”.

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

Explanation

Mahmood Ghaznavi successfully attacked the Somnath temple in 1025 A.D., looting its wealth and demolishing the structure.

Mahmud of Ghazni: Turkish invader

Mahmud of Ghazni attacked India: 17 times

Mahmood Ghazni is known as the “Abductor of Scholars”.

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

Somnath temple is located in Uttar-Pradesh of India.