Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mahmud_of_Ghazni
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
controversy over the event
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced cultural expressions in India
|
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
depicted in various historical texts
represented in various forms of art and literature part of Hindu cultural identity |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important pilgrimage site for Hindus
symbol of resistance for Hindus |
| gptkbp:date |
1025 CE
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| gptkbp:depicts |
inspired paintings and literature
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
varied among historians
part of Mahmud's campaigns in India reflects the conflicts of the time reflects the socio-political dynamics of the time varied interpretations exist regarding motives |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
authenticity of accounts
debated among scholars regarding its impact |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
documented by various historians of the era
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
part of the larger history of invasions in India
remains a topic of discussion in Indian history |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
various accounts exist from different perspectives
various narratives exist about the event Mahmud of Ghazni was a prominent figure |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
increased tensions between Hindus and Muslims
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
part of the medieval period in India
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
considered a turning point in Indian history
marks a pivotal moment in Indian history |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
described by Al-Biruni
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
sacking of Somnath temple
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced later nationalist movements
remains a symbol of cultural loss |
| gptkbp:location |
Somnath, Gujarat, India
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
part of Mahmud's plundering strategy
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
often cited in discussions of religious intolerance
often used in political rhetoric shaped narratives of Hindu-Muslim relations |
| gptkbp:perpetrator |
gptkb:Mahmud_of_Ghazni
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| gptkbp:related_event |
subsequent invasions of India
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| gptkbp:reunion |
temple was rebuilt after the sacking
|
| gptkbp:significance |
destruction of Hindu temple
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| gptkbp:targets |
gptkb:Somnath_temple
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| gptkbp:temple |
notable for its intricate carvings
dedicated to Lord Shiva has a long and complex history known for its architectural grandeur located on the western coast of India originally had a golden lingam part of a larger pattern of temple destruction remains a significant site for Hindu worship. restored multiple times after the sacking |