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Fall of Sindh and the first Jauhar

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FALL OF SINDH and  the FIRST JAUHAR The Arabs kept trying to invade India write from 636C.E but it was only in  710C.E under the leadership of Md.Qasim they finally conquered Sindh because of their ship being looted by natives during its stop by and Daher the then ruler of Sindh did not curb it because of which the caliph was so enraged and sent Md.Bin Qasim to invade Sindh and a war broke out in which Daher was killed. Md.Bin Qasim forcibly marries one of Daher's wife and the other one commits Jauhar. This is first documented episode of Jauhar  in Indian history much before padmavathi. The daughters of Daher- Parimal devi and Surya devi were packed of as gift to caliph and once they go there, they hatch a plot and tell the caliph that 'we have already been used by Md.BinQasim so we are not pure enough for you' ; the caliph got furious listening this and doesn't even thinks to call back Md.BinQasim who is having a victorious lap in Sindh. He was taken back in a leather

Unveiling the untold story of somnath temple: Mohammad Ghazni's invasion in 1025A.D

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untold story of somnath temple:                                                                             Introduction : Explore the lesser-known narrative of Mahmud Ghazni's invasion of Somnath in 1025 A.D., shedding light on the valiant resistance of the common Hindus and the subsequent reconstruction efforts led by Bhimdev. Historical Context : During Bhima I's rule, Mahmud Ghazni launched a devastating attack on Somnath, looting an immense wealth of 20 lakh dinars. The historical events unfolded with both tragedy and resilience. Valiant Hindu Resistance : Witness the astonishment of Ghazni as he encountered 50,000 common Hindus, armed with whatever they could gather, bravely attempting to confront and protect their revered deity. The week-long struggle before Ghazni overthrew them showcases the resilience of the local population. Destruction of the Temple : Delve into the heart-wrenching negotiation between the temple priest and Ghazni, where the priest implores him to sp