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When was India first invaded by the Mahmud of Ghazni?1. 1192 AD2. 1001 AD3. 1003 AD4. 1112 AD

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1001 AD

The correct answer is 1001 AD.

  • India was first invaded by the Mahmud of Ghazni in 1001 AD.
  • In all Mahmud Ghazni invaded India 17 times during AD 1001-1026.
  • Mahmud Ghazni was Son of Sabuktigin, the founder of the Ghazni dynasty & Turkish slave commander.
  • Mahmud himself claimed descent from the Iranian legendary king Afrasiyab.
  • He was the first Muslim ruler to penetrate deep into India.
  • He led 17 expeditions in all of India from A.D. 1001 to 1027. The initial raids were directed against the Hindusahi rulers who at the time held Peshawar and Punjab.


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