Q. Mohammad of Ghazni attacked India many times mainly
(a) to plunder the wealth of India
(b) to spread Islam in India
(c) to establish his empire in India
(d) to take the famous artisans of India to his court
Ans: (a) to plunder the wealth of India
Explanation: The primary reason for Mohammad of Ghazni’s multiple invasions of India was (a) to plunder the wealth of India.
Mohammad of Ghazni, also known as Mahmud of Ghazni, was the ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire, which was centered in present-day Afghanistan. He conducted a series of invasions of India from 1000 to 1027. His main motivation for these invasions was the accumulation of wealth through looting and plundering the rich temples and cities of India.
Mohammad of Ghazni targeted numerous Hindu and Jain temples, particularly in northern India, such as the famous Somnath Temple in Gujarat. His raids were often focused on acquiring vast quantities of precious metals, gems, and other valuable resources.
While it is true that Mohammad of Ghazni was a devout Muslim, his primary aim in invading India was not specifically to spread Islam or establish his empire there. His primary objective was to amass wealth and resources through raiding and plundering the prosperous regions of the Indian subcontinent.
