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Discuss the extent of military campaigns of Mahmud of Ghazni. |
Answer» Answer:Mahmud was the son of Subuktigin and his policy of CONQUEST BROUGHT him in India just like his FATHER who had extended his kingdom beyond the Indus after a reign of 20 years. He was a brilliant general and a mighty conqueror. He led as many as 17 expeditions into India during the years 1000-1206. Out of these the one against the temple of SOMNATH in 1025 AD was the most important as it gave Mahmud a vast treasure. |
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