Answer: Mahmud of Ghazni
Notes: Mahmud Ghazni attacked the Somnath temple in 1025 AD to loot the wealth amassed inside the temple. Somnath temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. The term Somnath suggests ‘the protector of Moon God’ . In the 7th century, Somnath Temple was reconstructed by Maitraka kings of Vallabhi in Gujarat . Again in 815, the third structure was built by Nagabhata II, who was a Pratihara King . The Paramara King Bhoj of Malwa and the Solanki King Bhima of Gujarat (Anhilwara) took the initiative to rebuild the temple during 1026-1042.
