A formidable 11th-century ruler, took his 1st invasion expedition into India on this day (27-nov) in 1001...
In his inaugural invasion of India, Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni set his sights on the Hindu Shahi dynasty, ruled by Jaipal... The invasion marked the beginning of a series of raids into the Indian subcontinent, showcasing Mahmud's military acumen and his desire for wealth and power...
Afghan Postal Administration honored Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni with the release of a 34-Afghan afghani postage stamp in 2007...
The text in Arabic (more or less) on the stamp translates to...
(أفغانستان بوست) - Afghanistan Post
(السلطان محمود غزنوي) - Sultan Mahmood Ghaznawi
(وحدة وطنية) - National Unity
(أفغاني) - Afghani
This stamp can be collected under the themes:
(a) Heads of State / Ruler...
(b) Headgear...
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