Muhammad ghori first came to india
Muhammad ghori first came to india in chronological.
Expeditions of Muhammad Ghori to India
Expeditions of Muhammad Ghori to India
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Conquest of Multan and Sindh (A.D.
1175-76)
Muhammad Ghori’s first invasion was made against the Shia ruler of Multan in A.D. 1175.
Muhammad ghori first came to india
The victory of Multan was useful from several points of view as there was a direct and straight route between India and Ghazni through Multan. So for Muhammad Ghori, who intended to establish Turkish Empire in India, it was essential to gain victory against Multan.
Secondly, after capturing Multan, it would have become easy to establish his control over Sindh and Punjab. Multan could be used as base for further victories in India and the army of Ghazni could stay there for reinforcements.
Keeping in vie all these considerations Muhammad Ghori defeated the Karmathian ruler of Multan and captured the city.
After establishing his control ove