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Which empire disintegrated into small states ruled by Turks by the end of the ninth Century CE?
Which empire disintegrated into small states ruled by Turks by the end of the ninth Century CE?
During this period, which two kingdoms gained prominence in the region?
During this period, which two kingdoms gained prominence in the region?
What title did the new rulers adopt at first, and later on?
What title did the new rulers adopt at first, and later on?
Why did the Turks invade India in the 11th and 12th centuries?
Why did the Turks invade India in the 11th and 12th centuries?
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Which two Turkish leaders invaded India during this period?
Which two Turkish leaders invaded India during this period?
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The Abbasid Empire disintegrated into small states ruled by Turks by the end of the ninth Century CE.
The Abbasid Empire disintegrated into small states ruled by Turks by the end of the ninth Century CE.
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The Turks served as palace-guards and hired soldiers for the Abbasid rulers.
The Turks served as palace-guards and hired soldiers for the Abbasid rulers.
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The Turks set up independent kingdoms when the Central government grew weak.
The Turks set up independent kingdoms when the Central government grew weak.
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The Ghaznnvids and Ghurids were the two kingdoms that gained prominence during this period.
The Ghaznnvids and Ghurids were the two kingdoms that gained prominence during this period.
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The Turks invaded India to acquire wealth and expand their Central Asian possessions.
The Turks invaded India to acquire wealth and expand their Central Asian possessions.
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