INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The major attack of the Somnath temple happened during the reign of Bhima I in 1025 . When the Turkic Muslim ruler Mahmud of Ghazni came to Gujarat, he decided to attack the Somnath temple and break its jyotirlinga. He took possession of a total worth of 20 million dinars by doing this.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mahmud Ghazni plundered the Somnath Temple in 1025 AD.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1026, during the reign of Bhima I, the Turkic Muslim ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided and plundered the Somnath temple, broke its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1026, Mahmud Ghazni lent the precious jewels and property of Somnath temple. After looting, slaughtering innumerable pilgrims of the temple and burning the temple and destroying it.

Detailed explanation-5: -During his campaigns in the subcontinent, he also attacked the temples of defeated kings and looted their wealth and idols. Sultan Mahmud was not a very important ruler at that time. By destroying the Somnath temple he tried to win credit as a great hero of Islam.