Sack of Somnath

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The Sack of Somnath in 6–8 January 1026 was a military campaign orchestrated by Mahmud of Ghazni, the ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire, against the Chaulukya dynasty of Gujarat. This is considered Mahmud's fifteenth invasion of India, which saw strategic captures and battles that culminated in the destruction of the revered Somnath Temple. Facing staunch resistance, Mahmud's forces emerged victorious, resulting in significant casualties. Entering Somnath in early January, Mahmud looted and burned the temple, earning him a title "The Idol Breaker".

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