Mahmud of Ghazni's incursion into India in the eleventh century was inspired by
A. his devotion to Hinduism.
B. a desire to gain revenge for Indian crimes against his father.
C. his desire to visit the religious sites associated with the Buddha.
D. his desire for plunder.
E. his own missionary zeal to spread the Islamic faith.
Answer: D
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