Q. Muhammad Ghazni plundered Somnath temple in Kathiawar in
(a) 1020 A.D.
(b) 1025 A.D.
(c) 1030 A.D.
(d) 1029 A.D.
Ans: (b) 1025 A.D.
Explanation:
The correct answer is (b) 1025 A.D.
Muhammad Ghazni plundered the Somnath temple in Kathiawar in 1025 A.D. This event is one of the most well-known incidents associated with his invasions in India.
The Somnath temple, located in present-day Gujarat, was a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was known for its grandeur and the wealth it possessed. Muhammad Ghazni, seeking riches and religious plunder, led an expedition to the temple and attacked it.
The invasion of Somnath resulted in the looting and destruction of the temple, along with the appropriation of its treasures. The event holds significance in Indian history and is often cited as an example of the religious and cultural impact of the Ghaznavid invasions in India.
