Differentiate between the Mahmud of Ghazni and Muhammad Ghori in terms of their motives, invasions and their effects on India
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Mahmud was more of a fanatic who wanted to spread Islam in India. He destroyed temples and idols of Hindu gods. His attacks were mostly directed on the religious places of the Hindus. Ghori on the other hand directed his attacks on important towns and forts.
Mahmud was a great conqueror and he never faced any defeat in his 17 invasions of India. On the other hand, Ghori had to face a number of defeats. Not only this he lost his life at the hands of his enemy in India and did not reach his kingdom of Ghazni. ... Mahmud was more of a fanatic who wanted to spread Islam in India.
At the beginning of 11th century Muhammad Ghazni attacked India to loot the treasures. After pillaging and plundering India, he returned to his country. Mohammed Ghori came to India to expand his kingdom and ultimately established the Islamic rule in the country.
Muhammad Ghazni came to India to plunder and acquire wealth. Ghori came to India , with the purpose of settling in India. He raided north western part of Indian subcontinent and expanded his influence over parts of Central Asia and Iran.