Q. The first invasion of India by Mahmud of Ghazni was took place in ?
Answer: 1001 AD
Notes: To accumulate the vast amount of wealth that existed in India and to spread Islam, Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and plundered India 17 times. The first invasion of India by Sultan Mahmud Ghazni was took place against Hindu shahi ruler Raja Jaipala at Peshawar in 1001 AD.

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