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The temple of Somnath which was destroyed by Mahmud of Ghazni (Mahmud Ghazanavi) was dedicated to Lord ________.
The temple of Somnath which was destroyed by Mahmud of Ghazni (Mahmud Ghazanavi) was dedicated to Lord ________.
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The correct option is C Shiva
Somnath temple is first among the twelve Aadi Jyotirlings of Shiva. It has a strategic location on the western coast of India. The present temple was reconstructed in Chaulukya style of Hindu temple architecture. In 1025 Mahmud raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 2 million dinars.
Somnath temple is first among the twelve Aadi Jyotirlings of Shiva. It has a strategic location on the western coast of India. The present temple was reconstructed in Chaulukya style of Hindu temple architecture. In 1025 Mahmud raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 2 million dinars.
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