Question

Why did ghazni attack parts of india during the medieval period

Answer 1

Mehmud of Ghazni was an Afghan emperor, who ruled from 997-1030. He was known for expanding his empire towards Iranian lands.

Ghazni attacked India several times. The only purpose of attacking India were its resources and wealth. Ghazni came to India and looted its natural resources as well as statues of temples and gold. 

By this wealth he established his capital city of Ghazna as a city of wealth and extravagance. 

Answer 2

Explanation:

• Mahmud of Ghazni attacked parts of India during the medieval period in search of wealth.
• He needed a lot of wealth to strengthen his kingdom and army and knowing about the enormous wealth in India, he decided to attack India especially in places where he can get it like the temple towns, harvest areas, etc.
• He was informed that the temples of India had a lot of hidden gold treasures and cash wealth from the rich donations.
• He became greedy of that wealth and wanted to loot them.
• Hence his invasions were concentrated on parts like the temple towns of Mathura, Thanesar, Kanauj, Somnath etc.
• He also attacked the fertile plain regions of Punjab during the harvest periods and took a lot of wealth.