Multiple choice general knowledge history

How many times did Mahmud of Gazni invade India?

  1. 18

  2. 17

  3. 16

  4. 15
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Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni invaded India 17 times between 1000-1025 CE. His first invasion was in 1001 CE against the Hindu Shahi ruler Jaipal, and his most famous raid was on the Somnath Temple in 1024-1025 CE. These invasions were primarily motivated by wealth plunder rather than territorial conquest.

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