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This ruler came from the Ghaznavid dynasty and attacked India seventeen times. This dynasty had its headquarters in 'X' in modern-day Afghanistan. Identify X.

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Egypt
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Babylon
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Ghazni
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Ghori
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The correct option is C Ghazni
Mohammed Ghazni invaded India seventeen times and plundered many temples including the Somanath Temple in the Saurashtra region. He came from the Ghaznavid dynasty which had its headquarters in Ghazna, i.e. Ghazni in modern-day Afghanistan.

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