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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 81

SSC MTS - 2 May 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q81

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Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, raided which famous Indian temple?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Somnath Temple, Gujarat.

 

  • Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni famously raided the temple of Somnath in Gujarat, India.
  • This raid occurred in the early 11th century, during Mahmud's multiple invasions into the Indian subcontinent.
  • The temple of Somnath, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, was renowned for its wealth and religious significance.
  • Mahmud's raid on Somnath is a significant event in Indian history and has been extensively documented in historical texts and literature.