Early medieval invasions: Ruler defeated by Mahmud of Ghazni to annex Peshawar and Punjab. Identify the local king first overcome by Mahmud in the northwest of the subcontinent. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Indian History
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AJaipal (Hindu Shahi)
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BAnandpal
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CPrithviraj Chauhan
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DBhimadeva
Answer
Correct Answer: Jaipal (Hindu Shahi)
Explanation
Given data
- Mahmud of Ghazni’s conquests in NW India (c. 1001–1027 CE).
ReasoningMahmud defeated Jaipal of the Hindu Shahi dynasty (Battle of Peshawar, 1001 CE) and later overcame his successor Anandpal, paving the way for control over Peshawar and Punjab.
Final AnswerJaipal (Hindu Shahi)