History of India, 1000 AD, Invasion by Mahmud of Ghazni

In 1000 AD, the Ghaznavid Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni invaded the Indian subcontinent and established his rule in the region.

Mahmud of Ghazni attacked the Indian subcontinent 17 times between 1000 AD and 1026 AD.

His main target was the powerful north Indian Hindu kingdom of the Rajputs.

He destroyed the Somnath temple in Gujarat in 1025 AD and looted its wealth.

Mahmud of Ghazni also attacked the Multan region in Punjab and the Thar Desert in Rajasthan.

He laid siege to the city of Kanauj in 1022 AD and sacked its temple of Goddess Ganga.

Mahmud of Ghazni also raided the city of Mathura in 1018 AD and looted its wealth.

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