4. Consider the following statements about Mahmud of Ghazani:
1.Mahmud of Ghazani entered the Kangra Fort with ruler of Juzjan, Abu Hasar Fariguni.
2.The last Hindu Shahi ruler, Anand Pal died fighting against Mahmud Ghazani ending the Shahi rule in Kabul, Ohind and Punjab.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation :
• Mahmud of Ghazani invaded India in 1001 A.D. In his fourth expedition in 1008-09 A.D., he laid siege to Nagarkot. He entered the Kangra Fort with ruler of Juzjan, Abu Hasar Ahmad Bin Muhammad Fariguni.
• Trilochan Pal and his son Bhim Pal were both killed in battles, fighting against Mahmud Ghazani, and with the death of Bhim Pal, the last of the Hindu Shahi ruler in A.D. 1026, the Shahi rule in Kabul, Ohind and Punjab came to an end, and the Western Punjab was finally occupied by Ghazani rulers