Mahmud of Ghazni

1. In which year did Mahmud of Ghazni sack the Somnath Temple?

  1. 1010 AD
  2. 1030 AD
  3. 1005 AD
  4. 1025 AD
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Answer: Option D. 1025 AD

2. Which Hindushahi king took his own life after being defeated by Mahmud of Ghazni?

  1. Anandapala
  2. Bhimapala
  3. Jayapala
  4. Trilochanapala
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Answer: Option C. Jayapala

3. Under which Chandella ruler’s reign did Mahmud Ghazni attack Kannauj in 1018 and Kalinjar in 1019 AD?

  1. Dhanga
  2. Vidyadhara
  3. Ganda
  4. Kirtivarman
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Answer: Option B. Vidyadhara

4. How many times did Mahmud of Ghazni launch invasions into India?

  1. 17
  2. 10
  3. 12
  4. 20
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Answer: Option A. 17

5. In which year did Mahmud of Ghazni first invade India?

  1. 1001 AD
  2. 1025 AD
  3. 998 AD
  4. 1018 AD
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Answer: Option A. 1001 AD