The catastrophic plunder of the famous Somnath Temple in Gujarat occurred in 1025 CE during the military raid led by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The catastrophic plunder of the famous Somnath Temple in Gujarat occurred in 1025 CE during the military raid led by:

A. Mahmud of Ghazni

B. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

C. Muhammad bin Qasim

D. Muhammad Ghori

Answer: Option A

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Mahmud of Ghazni led his 16th devastating expedition into India in 1025 CE, sacking the wealthy Somnath Temple located on the coast of Saurashtra.

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