Ghaznavid Empire | MCQs

Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni was the founder of the Turkic Ghaznavid dynasty,

ruling from 998 to 1030.

Born: November 2, 971 AD, Ghazni, Afghanistan

Died: April 30, 1030, Ghazni, Afghanistan

Full name: Abolghasem Mahmoud Ibn Nadim

Explanation

Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq, he ruled from 1320 to 1325, which is five years.

Ghiyas-ud-Din Balban ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1266 to 1287, a total of 21 years.

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.

Explanation

Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, founder of the Turkic Ghaznavid dynasty.

He was ruled from 997 to 1030 AD.

He became king at 27.

He led multiple invasions into India.

He was born on November 2, 971 AD, in Ghazni, Afghanistan.

He was died on April 30, 1030 AD.

Explanation

Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi defeated Raja Jayapala, the Hindu Shahi ruler, in the Battle of Peshawar in 1001 CE.