"'When Sultan Mahmud ascended the throne of sovereignty, his illustrious deeds became manifest unto all mankind within…"

"“The destruction of the temple of Somnãth, was looked upon as the crowning glory of Islam over idolatry, and Sultãn M…"

"Mahmud, as soon as his eyes fell on this idol, lifted up his battle-axe with much anger, and struck it with such forc…"

"Sultam Mahmud, having entered into the idol temple, beheld an excessively long and broad room, in so much that fifty-…"

"The chief of Anhilwara called Bhim, fled hastily, and abandoning his city, he went to a certain fort for safety and t…"

"The linga he raised was the stone of Somnath, for soma means the moon and natha means master, so that the whole word …"

"Then in accordance with his custom, he advanced with his army towards Hindustan with the object of the conquest of So…"

"Asjadi composed the following qaSida in honour of this expedition: When the King of kings marched to Somnat, He made …"

"'The celebrated temple of Somnat, situated in the province of Guzerat, near the island of Dew, was in those times sai…"

"At that date, the Mohammedan conqueror, Mahmoud of Ghizni, crossed India; seized on the holy city of Somnauth; and st…"