Who was the Hindushahi ruler who killed himself after being defeated by Mahmud of Ghazni?
[A] Anandapala
[B] Jaipala
[C] Sri Bhima deva
[D] Jai Chandra
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Correct Answer: A [Anandapala]
Notes:
After defeating from Mahmud of Ghazni in 1000-01 AD, Hindu shahi ruler Raja Jaipala could not survive the shock of humiliation and he burnt himself to death. He was succeeded by his son, Anandpala in 1002 AD.
