Question

the temples were often the chief target when any kingdom was attacked why?

Answer 1

The Indian temples had a large amount wealth especially jewellery stored in them. That is the main reason why these temples were attacked first.

Answer 2

Answer:

Rulers also tried to demonstrate their power and resources by building large temples. So, when they attacked one another’s kingdoms, they often chose to target temples, which were sometimes extremely rich. One of the best known of such rulers is Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, Afghanistan. He raided the subcontinent almost every year – his targets were wealthy temples, including that of Somnath, Gujarat.