7th Class Social Science North India from 700 CE to 1200 CE Question Bank New Kings and Kingdoms in India - Short answer Type Question

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    Why did Mahmud of Ghazni attack India? What did he do with the wealth he looted?

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    Mahmud of Ghazni was extremely courageous and ambitious. He wanted to make Ghazni rich and powerful. He was attracted to the wealth of India and wanted to plunder it. He invaded India seventeen times and his targets were wealthy temples against which he carried out successful expeditions. Mahmud used the wealth to create a beautiful Ghazini. He built libraries, mosques, gardens, a university and a museum in Ghazini which also became a centre of fine arts and culture.


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