Ghaznavid conquest of Multan
| Ghaznavid conquest of Multan | |||||||||
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| Part of Ghaznavid campaigns in India | |||||||||
Ghaznavid forces clashing during the conquest of Multan. Jami al-Tawarikh (The Assembly of Histories) c. 1425-1430 | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| Ghaznavid Empire |
Lodi dynasty of Multan Supported by: Hindu Shahis | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
| Mahmud of Ghazni |
Fateh Daud Lodi (POW) Sukhapala (POW) Anandapal | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||||
The Ghaznavid Empire under Mahmud of Ghazni (r. 998–1030) carried out multiple military expeditions against the Fatimid backed Ismaili Sh'ia Lodi dyansty of Multan. In 1006 AD, Mahmud besieged Abu'l Fateh Daud, who had adopted Qaramatian heretical beliefs. Ghaznavids consolidated their authority over Multan but soon faced revolt in 1008. Final campaign was taken 1010 AD which abolished the Emirate of Multan.