Udbhandapur, also known as Vaihind or Ohind, served as the political and military capital of the Hindu Shahi kingdom. Located near the Indus River, it controlled vital trade routes and acted as a strategic frontier against invasions from Afghanistan. The region’s geographical position made it the first line of defense during Turkish raids. When Mahmud Ghaznavi attacked and weakened the area, the collapse of this stronghold opened India’s northwest frontier to foreign invaders. Udbhandapur’s fall significantly contributed to the decline of the Shahi kingdom and facilitated the expansion of Turkish influence into Punjab and northern India.

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(A) Udbhandapur / Vaihind / Ohind