Question

The attack of the Somnath Temple was Muhammad of Ghazni most profitable expendition. Explain in two points ​

Answer 1

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Mahmud Ghazni commonly known as Mahmud of Ghazni , who ruled Ghazni from 971 to 1030 AD. So to plunder the wealth of India he made very first attack in 1001. He attacked India 17 times on India. He made his 16th attack on the Somnath temple in 1025 just to plunder the gold.

Answer 2

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Mahmud demolished the entire Somnath building and broke all idols that includes Jyortilingam (that represent Hindu Supreme God Shiva). Through this act, he wanted to set an example that this temple couldn't become a home of his enemies.