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Q. What was the most important cause of the invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni?

A
To gain possession of the wealth of India
B
To destroy idolatry
C
To spread Islam into India
D
To establish a Muslim State in India

Correct Answer

To gain possession of the wealth of India

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