Mahmud of Ghazni — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about Mahmud of Ghazni's invasions of India is/are correct? 1. His primary objective was to establish a permanent empire in India. 2. The Battle of Waihind (1008 CE) saw the defeat of a confederacy of Indian rulers led by Anandapala. 3. The Somnath temple was sacked in 1025 CE, yielding immense wealth. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following scholars accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni to India and wrote 'Kitab-ul-Hind'?

Consider the following events related to Mahmud of Ghazni's invasions: 1. Defeat of Jayapala at Peshawar. 2. Sack of Mathura and Kannauj. 3. Defeat of Anandapala's confederacy at Waihind. 4. Destruction of Somnath temple. Which of the following is the correct chronological order of these events?

Which Indian dynasty primarily bore the brunt of Mahmud of Ghazni's early invasions, acting as a buffer state?

From a UPSC perspective, the most accurate characterization of Mahmud of Ghazni's long-term impact on medieval Indian history is that he: