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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 40

SSC CHSL - 15th October 2020 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q40

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How many times did Mahmud of Ghazni invade India?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e 17.

  • Mahmud of Ghazni was the first independent ruler of the Turkic dynasty of Ghaznavids, ruling from 999 to 1030. 
  • During his rule, he invaded and plundered the richest cities and temple towns in medieval India seventeen times, and used the booty to build his capital in Ghazni.