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What was the real cause behind the raids of Sultan Mahmud? (70/80 words)​

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The two main reasons that led to the conquest of India by Mahmud Ghazni was firstly, to accumulate the vast amount of wealth that existed in India, and secondly, to spread Islam. Mahmud Ghazni's invaders were more of fast moving cavalry, while the Indian armies were mainly of elephants. To gain possession of the wealth of India.

Solution- Mahmud of Ghazni was attracted to enormous wealth of India. This made him repeatedly invade India. He also added religious dimensions to his invasion of India. He destroyed the temples of Somnath, Kangra, Mathura and Jwalamukhi.