Turkish Raids in Early Medieval India
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2004
Evidence Source
UPSC Level
ID: HIS_MED_2004_127 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India
Consider the following statements:
**Assertion (A):** Mohd. Ghazni invaded India seventeen times.
**Reason (R):** He wanted to establish permanent Muslim Empire in India.
Select the correct answer from the given codes:
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Correct Option: C
Mahmud of Ghazni invaded India 17 times, primarily to loot the vast treasures of Indian temples. He had no intention of establishing a permanent empire in the subcontinent.