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Q: When was India first invaded by the Mahmud of Ghazni?
  • A. 1001 AD
  • B. 1003 AD
  • C. 1192 AD
  • D. 1112 AD
Correct Answer: Option A - Mahmud Ghaznavi (971-1030) was an important ruler of the Ghaznavi dynasty centered in central Afghanistan, which is known for its empire expansion in eastern Iran. In 999AD when mahmud of Ghaznavi ascended the throne in he vowed to attack India every year. The historian Henry Elliot has described 17 invasions of Mahmud Ghaznavi. Mahmud Ghaznavi's first invasion of India was in 1001 AD on Hindusahi ruler Jaipal. In this Mahmud Ghazanavi emerged victorious. Mahmud's last invasion was in 1027 AD on Jats.
A. Mahmud Ghaznavi (971-1030) was an important ruler of the Ghaznavi dynasty centered in central Afghanistan, which is known for its empire expansion in eastern Iran. In 999AD when mahmud of Ghaznavi ascended the throne in he vowed to attack India every year. The historian Henry Elliot has described 17 invasions of Mahmud Ghaznavi. Mahmud Ghaznavi's first invasion of India was in 1001 AD on Hindusahi ruler Jaipal. In this Mahmud Ghazanavi emerged victorious. Mahmud's last invasion was in 1027 AD on Jats.

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Mahmud Ghaznavi (971-1030) was an important ruler of the Ghaznavi dynasty centered in central Afghanistan, which is known for its empire expansion in eastern Iran. In 999AD when mahmud of Ghaznavi ascended the throne in he vowed to attack India every year. The historian Henry Elliot has described 17 invasions of Mahmud Ghaznavi. Mahmud Ghaznavi's first invasion of India was in 1001 AD on Hindusahi ruler Jaipal. In this Mahmud Ghazanavi emerged victorious. Mahmud's last invasion was in 1027 AD on Jats.