Mahmud of Ghazni's main inspiration for visiting India in the eleventh century was to
A. forge a lasting trading alliance with China.
B. build a centralized state based on a Persian model.
C. spread Islam.
D. visit important Buddhist temples.
E. plunder.
Answer: E
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