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Q: Which of the following Indian rulers was defeated by Mahmud Ghazni in his first attack in the year 1000 AD ?
  • A. Chandra Pala
  • B. Anand Pala
  • C. Jaya Pala
  • D. Sukh Pala
Correct Answer: Option C - Mahmud Ghazni first invaded modern Afghanistan and Pakistan in AD 1000. He is called But-Shikani (idol breaker) and robber. He defeated Jaya Pala in 1001, the ruler of the Hindu Shahi Empire, who later killed himself and was succeeded by his son Anand Pal. In 1005 Ghazni defeated Bhatia. He attacked Multan in 1006 AD and fought a battle with Anand Pala.
C. Mahmud Ghazni first invaded modern Afghanistan and Pakistan in AD 1000. He is called But-Shikani (idol breaker) and robber. He defeated Jaya Pala in 1001, the ruler of the Hindu Shahi Empire, who later killed himself and was succeeded by his son Anand Pal. In 1005 Ghazni defeated Bhatia. He attacked Multan in 1006 AD and fought a battle with Anand Pala.

Explanations:

Mahmud Ghazni first invaded modern Afghanistan and Pakistan in AD 1000. He is called But-Shikani (idol breaker) and robber. He defeated Jaya Pala in 1001, the ruler of the Hindu Shahi Empire, who later killed himself and was succeeded by his son Anand Pal. In 1005 Ghazni defeated Bhatia. He attacked Multan in 1006 AD and fought a battle with Anand Pala.