The 'Temple of Somnath' was destroyed by Mahmud of Ghazni in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Temple of Somnath' was destroyed by Mahmud of Ghazni in which year?

A. 1025

B. 1024

C. 1026

D. 1030

Answer: Option C

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Mahmud of Ghazni looted and destroyed the Somnath temple in 1026.

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