Sack of Somnath

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ghaznavids
gptkbp:aftermath increased tensions between Hindus and Muslims
gptkbp:archaeological_findings artifacts discovered at the site
gptkbp:consequences used in political rhetoric
loss of wealth and artifacts
gptkbp:cultural_representation depicted in various historical texts
gptkbp:cultural_significance considered sacred by many Hindus
symbol of resilience for Hindus
gptkbp:date 1025
gptkbp:depicted_in historical paintings and literature
gptkbp:historical_context analyzed in contemporary historical studies
part of the larger context of medieval Indian history
gptkbp:historical_debate disputed accounts of events
gptkbp:historical_documentation recorded in multiple historical texts
gptkbp:historical_event remembered in Indian history
gptkbp:historical_figure included in discussions of Mahmud of Ghazni's reign
described by Al-Biruni
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future invasions of India
gptkbp:historical_source various Persian and Indian chronicles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sack of Somnath
gptkbp:influenced_artists inspired poems and stories
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in performed in cultural festivals
gptkbp:is_motivated_by wealth and religious significance
gptkbp:legacy symbol of cultural loss
remains a topic of discussion in Indian history.
gptkbp:location Somnath, Gujarat, India
gptkbp:narrative_style part of the narrative of Hindu-Muslim relations
part of the narrative of Islamic conquests in India
gptkbp:perpetrator gptkb:Mahmud_of_Ghazni
gptkbp:related_event subsequent invasions by Mahmud of Ghazni
gptkbp:responds_to Hindu resistance movements
gptkbp:significance destruction of Hindu temple
gptkbp:targets gptkb:Somnath_Temple
gptkbp:temple notable for its intricate design
later rebuilt in the 11th century
gptkbp:tourist_attraction site of interest for tourists