Mahmud of Ghazni — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Battle of Peshawar (1001 CE)

1001 CE

This was Mahmud of Ghazni's first major confrontation with the Hindu Shahi ruler Jayapala. Mahmud's decisive victory marked a critical turning point, as it shattered the military…

Battle of Waihind (1008 CE)

1008 CE

Following the defeat of Jayapala, his son Anandapala attempted to forge a grand confederacy of Indian rulers, including those from Ujjain, Gwalior, Kannauj, Delhi, and Ajmer, to…

Sack of Somnath Temple (1025 CE)

1025 CE

The expedition to Somnath in Gujarat was Mahmud's most famous and arguably most devastating campaign. The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, was renowned throughout India for its…