Ghaznavid Empire

The wealth brought back to Ghazni was enormous, and contemporary historians (e.g. Abolfazl Beyhaghi, Ferdowsi) give glowing descriptions of the magnificence of the capital, as well as of the conquerors munificent support of literature. Mahmud died in 1030, and his son Mas'ud was unable to control the conquered lands and lost the Battle of Dandanaqan in 1040. Even though there was some revival of importance under Ibrahim (1059-1099), the empire never reached anything like the same splendour and power. It was soon overshadowed by the Seljuk Turks of Persia. The Ghaznavid Empire ended in 1149 with the capture of Ghazna by the Ghurids. Ghaznavid power in northern India continued until the conquest of Lahore in 1187.

Related Topics:
Abolfazl Beyhaghi - Ferdowsi - 1030 - Mas'ud - Battle of Dandanaqan - 1040 - Ibrahim - 1059 - 1099 - Seljuk Turks - Persia - 1149 - Ghurids - India - Lahore - 1187

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