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Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in 1026 AD?

A

Muhammad Ghori

B

Mahmud of Ghazni

C

Nadir Shah

D

Genghis Khan

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B
In 1026 AD, Somnath Teampl was destroyed and plundered by the Afghan ruler, Mahmud of Ghazin. The temple was dedicated to Lord Shiva, was rebuilt by the Paramara king Bhoja of Malwas and the Solanki king Bhimdev I of Anhilwara between 1026 and 1042 AD.
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