2. Why did Mahmud Ghazni decide to attack India?
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Answer:
Mahmud of Ghazni wanted to build a magnificent empire in Central Asia. He also wanted to build a large army to annex and protect his territories in the region. India at this time was known for its riches. ... Due to all these conditions Mahmud of Ghazni invaded India several times.
Answer:
This is probably part of the reason why people in South Asia usually either consider them as evil villains out to kill the locals (Indian perspective) or great Islamic heroes bringing “civilization” to the region (Pakistani perspective). Neither of these are exactly true.
Explanation:
The truth is that the Ghaznavid and Ghurid Empires were not only waging wars and trying to expand towards the east into the Indian Subcontinent, but also in other directions as well. For example, the Ghaznavids were also waging war against the Kara-Khanid Khanate to the north in Central Asia and expanding in that region.