The Somnath temple which was destroyed by Mahmud of Ghazni was dedicated to Lord _________.
Vishnu
Shiva
Surya
Ganapati
A
Vishnu
B
Shiva
C
Surya
D
Ganapati
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Mahmud Ghazni plundered the Somnath temple in 1024. The temple was dedicated to Lord Shiva. Ghazini broke the shiva linga and looted the wealth of the temple.
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