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
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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