Which of the following invaders was of Turkic origin?
A
Alexander, The Great
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B
Mahmud of Ghazni
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C
Muhammad bin Qasim
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D
Chengis Khan
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Solution
The correct option is B Mahmud of Ghazni By the eleventh century, the Turks came in contact with the subcontinent. Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, of Turkic origin, invaded India several times.