Question

What was the most important cause of the invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni?

• A. To destroy idolatry
• B. To gain possession of the wealth of India
• C. To spread Islam into India
• D. To establish a Muslim State in India

Answer 1

The correct option is B To gain possession of the wealth of India

Answer- (B) - To gain possession of the wealth of India.

Solution- Mahmud of Ghazni was attracted to enormous wealth of India. This made him repeatedly invade India. He also added religious dimensions to his invasion of India. He destroyed the temples of Somnath, Kangra, Mathura and Jwalamukhi.