Conquests of Muhammad of Ghor
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
- Subcategories: Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Islam, Muslims, Mosques
- Curriculum: Asian History
- Geographical Location: South Asia, India
- Date: 1175-1206
Article abstract: At issue: Control of north India, Muslim dominance over Hindus. Result: Muslim rule was established in India for seven centuries.
Muhammad of Ghor founded Muslim rule in India. In his conquests, he made raids into India to capture booty and slaves, typically returning to Ghanzi, Afghanistan, and leaving behind viceroys to govern his territories. Muhammad of Ghor’s first expedition into India was to Multan in 1176. He captured Peshāwar in 1179 and he seized Lahore and established a fortress at Sialkot in 1181. In 1186, he returned to the...
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