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[3] [27] In particular, Al-utbi mentioned in his work Tarikh-e-yamini, that Mahmud Ghaznavi destroyed a "great and magnificent temple" in Mathura. [28] According to Firishta, writing a "History of Hindustan" in the 16th-17th century, the city of Mathura was the richest in India, and was consecrated to Vāsudeva-Krishna.
[33] [34] According to Muhammad Qasim Hindu Shah, writing an "History of Hindustan" in the 16th-17th century, the city of Mathura was the richest in India. When it was attacked by Mahmud of Ghazni, "all the idols" were burnt and destroyed during a period of twenty days, gold and silver was smelted for booty, and the city was burnt down. [35]
In Mahmud's absence, Sukhapala reverted to Hinduism and revolted against him. Mahmud, upon hearing this, marched from Ghazni to Multan and defeated Sukhapala. Sukhapala retreated to the Salt Ranges but was eventually captured by the Sultan's forces and taken as a prisoner. Mahmud compelled Sukhapala to pay 400,000 dirhams and sentenced him to ...
Mahmud: Mahmud of Ghazna is made Amir of Ghazna. [4] May 999 Battle of Merv Merv: Mahmud of Ghazni(Samanid forces for Mansur II) Samanid forces of Abd al-Malik II: Mahmud of Ghazni [5] 1001 Battle of Peshawar: Peshawar: Mahmud of Ghazni: Jayapala(Kabul Shahi) Ghaznavids [6] 1005-6 Siege of Multan Multan: Mahmud of Ghazni: Fateh Daud: Ghaznavids ...
In 997, Mahmud ascended the throne at Ghazni, a successor to Sabuktigin, Mahmud started to vigorously expand his domain, and vowed to invade India every year until the northern lands were his. [1] In 1001 he arrived at Peshawar with a select group of 15,000 cavalry, and a large corps of ghazis and Afghans . [ 2 ]
Malik Ayaz's generalship to Mahmud inspired poems and stories, [3] and caused Muslim historians and Sufis to commemorate Malik Ayaz due to his unwavering feudalistic loyalty to Mahmud Ghaznavi. [ citation needed ] He was found dead in his bed in 1041, with suspicions of foul play being involved.
Muhammad of Ghazni (Persian: محمد غزنوی) (b. 998 – d. 1041) was Sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire briefly in 1030, and then later from 1040 to 1041. He ascended the throne upon the death of his father Mahmud in 1030.
The Ghaznavids soon after the death of Mahmud of Ghazni who vastly expanded his empire began to lose their western domains in Persia and Khurasan after their defeat in the Battle of Dandanaqan against the Seljuk Empire. [1] Notwithstanding, the Ghaznavids and Seljuks continue to control large parts of Khurasan during the early 12th century. [2]