Which of the following writers announced the launch of his new book, ‘Legend of Suheldev: The King Who Saved India’, in June 2020?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Amish Tripathi.
- 'Legend of Suheldev' tells the story of King Suheldev of Shravasti, who was so moved by the looting and destruction of the magnificent temple of Lord Shiva at Somnath.
- There he decided to give up the comfort of a royal life as a Prince, to wage a guerrilla warfare against the Turkic armies of Mahmud of Ghazni.
- During his depredations of northern India, Mahmud of Ghazni won over several old kingdoms who were forced to become his allies.