The Somnath temple is located in the Kathiawar district of nbsp; Gujarat and its glory and fame are legendary. The temple is dedicated to Lord Somnath. Mohamm ...

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The Somnath temple is located in the Kathiawar district of Gujarat and its glory and fame are legendary. The temple is dedicated to Lord Somnath. Mohammad Ghazni attacked this temple during his sixteenth expedition to India. All the gems and other precious possessions of the temple were looted. Mohammad Ghazni carted off the wealth of the temple and destroyed it. Most of the devotees were also killed.

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