Mahmud of Ghazni
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Abu al-Qasim Mahmud ibn Sabuktigin, usually known as Mahmud of Ghazni or Mahmud Ghaznavi, was Sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire, ruling from 998 to 1030. Widely reputed to be undefeated throughout his en
Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, conquering Qasdar (modern Khuzdar). Jamiʿ al-Tawarikh, 1314–15
Fight between Mahmud of Ghazni and Abu 'Ali Simjuri in 994 AD. Jami al-Tawarikh, 1314
Sultan Mahmud and his forces attacking the fortress of Zaranj in 1003 CE. Jami al-Tawarikh, 1314 CE.
Mahmud of Ghazni receiving Indian elephants as tribute (Majmu al-Tawarikh, by Hafiz-i Abru, Herat, 1425).
Hindu Shahis
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The Hindu Shahis, also referred to as the Kabul Shahis and Odi Shahis, were a dynasty that ruled Kabulistan, Gandhara and Punjab between 822 CE and 1026 CE, succeeding the Turk Shahis.
Horseman on a coin of Spalapati, i.e. the "War-lord". The headgear has been interpreted as a turban.
Hund inscription of Jayapaladeva.
Mahmud of Ghazni riding an elephant following his conquest in India.
Ghaznavid bilingual coinage of Mas'ud I of Ghazni (r. 1030-1040 CE), derived from Hindu Shahi designs, with the name of Mas'ud (Persian: مسعود) around the head of the horserider.