alleryHow many times did Mahmud of Ghazni raid northern India between 997 and 1030?
A7 times
B37 times
C27 times
D17 times
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 17 times
1. Mahmud raided kingdoms from east of the Indus to west of the Yamuna.
2. The source counts seventeen raids between 997 and 1030.
3. The other numbers are not supported by the source.
_Source: Wikipedia, Delhi Sultanate, Background_
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