27-November... 1st expedition of Mehmud Ghazni...



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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