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Why did Mahmud of Ghazni attack India? What did he do with the wealth he looted?

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Mahmud Ghazni commonly known as Mahmud of Ghazni , who ruled Ghazni from 971 to 1030 AD. So to plunder the wealth of India he made very first attack in 1001. He attacked India 17 times on IndiaHe made his 16th attack on the Somnath temple in 1025 just to plunder the gold.  He built libraries, mosques, gardens, a university and a museum in Ghazini which also became a centre of fine arts and culture.

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