Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in 1025 AD?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Mahmud of Ghazni.
1. Mahmud Ghazni known as Mahmud of Ghazni, ruled Ghazni from 971 to 1030 AD.
2. He made the very first attack in 1001 AD to plunder the wealth of India. He attacked India 17 times. He made his 16th attack on the Somnath temple in 1025 AD just to plunder the gold.
3. The temple was dedicated to Lord Shiva and was rebuilt by the Paramara king Bhoja of Malwa and the Solanki king Bhimdev I of Anhilwara between 1026 and 1042 AD.