Mahmud Ghazni & Mohammad Ghori | Medieval History Lecture | Govt Exam Special | Foundation Batch|SSC

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In today’s class, we cover one of the most important topics for all Government Exams — Turkish Invasions in India, focusing on Mahmud Ghazni and Muhammad Ghori.
This lecture is essential for SSC, UPSC, State PCS, CDS, NDA, Railway, Banking, Police Exams, and any exam that includes Medieval Indian History.
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📚 What You Will Learn in This Lecture

In this detailed class, we discuss:

🔹 Mahmud Ghazni

Early life & rise to power

17 raids of India

Motives behind invasions

Attack on Somnath Temple

Administration & political policies

Impact of Ghazni’s invasions on India

🔹 Muhammad Ghori

Expansion towards India

Battles of Tarain (1191 & 1192)

Role of Prithviraj Chauhan

Foundation of Delhi Sultanate

Administrative innovations

Long-term impact of Ghori’s conquests

🔹 Comparison: Ghazni vs Ghori

Objectives

Methods

Results

Historical significance

These topics are repeatedly asked in Prelims, Mains & Interview stages of government exams.

🎯 Why This Class is Important for Your Exam Preparation

This session strengthens your Medieval History basics and helps you master key facts including:

Timeline of Turkish invasions

Important battles & rulers

Political changes in North India

Rise of Delhi Sultanate

Exam-focused MCQs and analytical explanations

If you're preparing for SSC CGL, CHSL, CPO, GD, UPSC CSE, State PCS, BPSC, UPPSC, UKPSC, MPPSC, WBCS, HCS, RAS, or any competitive exam, this lecture is a must-watch.

📘 Useful for the Following Exams

SSC (CGL, CHSL, CPO, MTS, GD)

UPSC (CSE Prelims & Mains)

State PCS

Railway Exams (RRB NTPC, Group D)

Defence Exams (NDA, CDS, AFCAT)

Banking Exams (IBPS, SBI, RBI)

Teaching Exams: CTET, STET

📝 Topics Covered in the Video

Introduction to Turkish invasions

Political scenario of India before invasions

Ghaznavid Empire & Mahmud Ghazni

17 invasions of India: Detailed timeline

Important terms: “Ikta”, “Jizyah”, “Sultan”

Ghurid Empire & Muhammad Ghori

Battle of Tarain: Causes, course & consequences

Beginning of Muslim rule in India

Establishment of Delhi Sultanate

Exam-centered analysis and important questions

🧠 Key Takeaways

By the end of this lecture, you will be able to:

Understand the impact of Turkish invasions on Indian history

Answer any question from Ghazni & Ghori with 100% accuracy

Build a strong base for advanced topics like

Delhi Sultanate

Mamluk Dynasty

Slave Dynasty

Medieval Indian politics

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