Question

Why is Mahmud of ghazni called an idol-breaker?

Answer 1

short and simple :-

Muhmud of ghazni was called an idol - breaker becaused he attacked and looted many temples.

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Answer 2

Mahmud of Ghazni was called an idol-breaker because he destroyed and seized resources from all temples.

Explanation:

Mahmud of Ghazni made a series of attacks on the Indian continent from 1001 to 1027 CE. The main motive of attacks was to loot the wealth from this country in order to expand his kingdom in central Asia.

He targeted modern-day Punjab and made his authority over it. He was known to attack the city of Mathura, Kannuj, Somnath temple in Gujarat, etc.