Sayed Shabeer Mahmodi/ Recently, Pakistan’s Defense Minister has made controversial statements calling Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni a “thief” and “plunderer.” In response to these statements, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate has strongly rejected them, calling them irresponsible and the result of his ignorance of historical facts. This short note examines the biography, type of government, conquests of Sultan Mahmud, support for science and culture, as well as the achievements and legacy of one of the most prominent kings in the history of Islam and Afghanistan.
Publish dateWednesday 25 December 2024 - 14:03
Story Code : 303044
This Pakistani official said in a television interview that Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni would wage war on India with the intention of “plundering and plundering” and would return with booty. Referring to the status of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni in Pakistan, Khawaja Asif said that “he was mistakenly introduced as a hero,” but “I do not consider him a hero.”
On the other hand, Mullah Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, called these statements irresponsible and due to his ignorance of historical facts and strongly rejected them.
Now we need to examine the biography of this powerful king of the Ghaznavid dynasty.
Life and rule
Sultan Mahmud of Ghaznavi (971-1030 AD), with the full name Mahmud bin Sabuktagin, was the first sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire who played an important role in the history of Afghanistan, India and the Islamic world. He was the son of Sabuktagin, the founder of the Ghaznavid dynasty, and took over the government after him. Mahmud of Ghaznavi is known as one of the greatest kings in history due to his extensive conquests, creation of a powerful state and support for art and science.
Sultan Mahmud was born in 971 AD in Ghazni (located in present-day Afghanistan). He came to power in 998 AD, after the death of his father, and took the title of "Sultan" for the first time in the Islamic world. This act symbolized his independence from the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad, although he maintained formal loyalty to the caliphs.
Conquests of Sultan Mahmud
Mahmud of Ghazni is known for his numerous raids on India. During his 17 campaigns into the Indian subcontinent, he conquered large parts of northern India, including Punjab and neighboring regions. The main goal of these campaigns was to spread Islam and also to obtain the riches of India. One of his most famous conquests was the attack on the Somnath temple in 1025 AD, which he returned to Ghazni with a large amount of booty.
Support of science and culture
Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni is also known as one of the kings who supported science and the arts. His court hosted great scholars and poets such as Ferdowsi, Ensri Balkhi, and al-Biruni. Mahmud asked the great Iranian poet Ferdowsi to compose the Shahnameh. Although his relationship with Ferdowsi eventually soured, his role in supporting Persian literature is undeniable.
Achievements and Legacy
The reign of Mahmud of Ghazni is considered one of the golden ages of Islamic history. He managed to expand his empire from Khorasan to India and turned the Ghaznavid state into one of the great powers of the region. Mahmud of Ghazni's legacy includes strengthening Islamic-Afghan culture, spreading the Persian language in India, and establishing a strong and centralized state.
Death and End of Work
Sultan Mahmud died in Ghazni in 1030 AD. After his death, the Ghazni Empire gradually weakened and was attacked by the Seljuks and other powers. However, his reign left a lasting impact on the history of the region.
Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni is known in history as a great ruler and a brave warrior who has always played an important role in shaping politics, culture, and civilization in the South Asian and Middle Eastern regions.
On the other hand, Mullah Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, called these statements irresponsible and due to his ignorance of historical facts and strongly rejected them.
Now we need to examine the biography of this powerful king of the Ghaznavid dynasty.
Life and rule
Sultan Mahmud of Ghaznavi (971-1030 AD), with the full name Mahmud bin Sabuktagin, was the first sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire who played an important role in the history of Afghanistan, India and the Islamic world. He was the son of Sabuktagin, the founder of the Ghaznavid dynasty, and took over the government after him. Mahmud of Ghaznavi is known as one of the greatest kings in history due to his extensive conquests, creation of a powerful state and support for art and science.
Sultan Mahmud was born in 971 AD in Ghazni (located in present-day Afghanistan). He came to power in 998 AD, after the death of his father, and took the title of "Sultan" for the first time in the Islamic world. This act symbolized his independence from the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad, although he maintained formal loyalty to the caliphs.
Conquests of Sultan Mahmud
Mahmud of Ghazni is known for his numerous raids on India. During his 17 campaigns into the Indian subcontinent, he conquered large parts of northern India, including Punjab and neighboring regions. The main goal of these campaigns was to spread Islam and also to obtain the riches of India. One of his most famous conquests was the attack on the Somnath temple in 1025 AD, which he returned to Ghazni with a large amount of booty.
Support of science and culture
Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni is also known as one of the kings who supported science and the arts. His court hosted great scholars and poets such as Ferdowsi, Ensri Balkhi, and al-Biruni. Mahmud asked the great Iranian poet Ferdowsi to compose the Shahnameh. Although his relationship with Ferdowsi eventually soured, his role in supporting Persian literature is undeniable.
Achievements and Legacy
The reign of Mahmud of Ghazni is considered one of the golden ages of Islamic history. He managed to expand his empire from Khorasan to India and turned the Ghaznavid state into one of the great powers of the region. Mahmud of Ghazni's legacy includes strengthening Islamic-Afghan culture, spreading the Persian language in India, and establishing a strong and centralized state.
Death and End of Work
Sultan Mahmud died in Ghazni in 1030 AD. After his death, the Ghazni Empire gradually weakened and was attacked by the Seljuks and other powers. However, his reign left a lasting impact on the history of the region.
Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni is known in history as a great ruler and a brave warrior who has always played an important role in shaping politics, culture, and civilization in the South Asian and Middle Eastern regions.
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