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Question : Who among the following attacked the Somnath Temple?

Option 1: Mahmud of Ghazni

Option 2: Muhammad Ghori

Option 3: IItutmish

Option 4: Qutubuddin Aibak


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Correct Answer: Mahmud of Ghazni


Solution : The correct option is - Mahmud of Ghazni

Mahmud of Ghazni is the son of the king of Ghazni . He came to India to plunder the wealthy temples. He raided the Northwestern part of India 17 times. His 16th raid was the plunder of the Somnath temple in 1025 AD. The temple in Gujarat is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site and was rebuilt nearly three times before the attack.

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