Question

Write a short note on Mohammad Gazni.

Answer 1

• Rajput Age is well known for its glorious structures and grand buildings.
• Rajput kings are valiant warriors and are famous for their sacrifice.
• The structures and buildings built during the Rajput Age were so artistic and minutely carved that many foreign invaders tried to loot and plunder them many a times.
• These invaders invaded India and tried to carry away many of her valuables, precious statues and many wonderful pieces of art.
• One such invader was Mohammad Gazni, the Sultan (King) of Gazna.
• He attacked India numerous times between 1000 to 1075 A.D.
• Each time he came to India, he was given a tough fight by the Rajputs. Yet, he somehow managed to loot and plunder our nation.
• Once he tried to attack the Somnath temple of Gujarat.
• King Bhimdev Solanki was the ruling King at that time.
• The King and his army as well as the people of Saurashtra and Gujarat – all of them joined hands and fought with Mohammad Gazni yet he managed to loot Somnath.