ICSE Class 7 Answered
Identify the temple in the picture.
In which state is it located?
Name an invader who plundered the temple in the
eleventh century.
What efforts were made by the Indians to
protect this temple from this invader?
Asked by Topperlearning User | 17 Apr, 2015, 12:40: PM
Expert Answer
- The temple in the picture is the famous Somnath temple.
- It is located in the state of Gujarat.
- Mahmud of Ghazni was an invader who raided the temple in the eleventh century.
- The local people made a brave attempt to save the temple from Mahmud of Ghazni. The fighting continued for three days after which the entire army of 50,000 locals lay dead in front of the temple. They could not match the superior military skills and tactics of Mahmud’s army. The temple was then plundered by the invader.
Answered by | 17 Apr, 2015, 02:40: PM
