Mahmud Ghaznavi’s last invasion in India was directed against the Jats of Punjab. After returning from Somnath, he found the Jats troubling his armies and obstructing movement. He launched a punitive campaign against them to secure his routes. This attack marked the end of Mahmud’s long series of expeditions into India.
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Mahmud Ghaznavi’s last Indian campaign targeted the Jats of Punjab, who controlled river routes and frequently disrupted the movement of his returning troops. After his famous Somnath expedition, the Jats attacked sections of his army, causing significant losses. Enraged, Mahmud launched a punitive expedition to suppress them and secure safer routes. He used boats and cavalry to defeat the Jats, demonstrating his adaptability in warfare. This final campaign marked the end of his long series of Indian invasions. By then, Mahmud had accumulated vast wealth, which he used to strengthen Ghazni and fund architectural and cultural developments.
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(B) Jat