Who destroyed the Somnath Temple in 1025 A.D.?
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Mahmud of Ghazni
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Babar
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Harsh Vardana
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Maharana Partap
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Correct answer
Explanation
Mahmud of Ghazni invaded India 17 times between 1000-1027 AD and famously destroyed the Somnath Temple in 1025 AD. He was a Turkish ruler who sought wealth from India's rich temples and established the Ghaznavid dynasty.