Mahmud Ghaznavi belonged to the Yamini dynasty, named after his title “Yamin ud Daula.” His father Sabuktigin founded this dynasty. Under Mahmud, the dynasty expanded its territories in Central Asia, Afghanistan and parts of Punjab. The Yamini rulers played a major role in shaping early medieval political relations between India and Central Asia.
To which dynasty did Mahmud Ghaznavi belong? (A) Yamini (B) Ghulam (C) Khilji (D) Tughlaq
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The Yamini dynasty, founded by Sabuktigin, rose to prominence under his son Mahmud Ghaznavi, who transformed it into a powerful empire. The dynasty’s name came from Mahmud’s title “Yamin ud Daula,” meaning “right hand of the empire.” Mahmud expanded Yamini territories across Afghanistan, Central Asia, and parts of northwestern India. His frequent Indian campaigns brought immense wealth, helping Ghazni become a flourishing cultural and architectural center. Scholars, poets, and artisans from across the Islamic world were invited to his court. The Yamini dynasty played a major role in shaping early Indo-Central Asian interactions and medieval politics.
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(A) Yamini