The Hindu Shahis under Jayapala, is known for his struggles in defending his kingdom against the Ghaznavids in the modern-day eastern Afghanistan and Pakistan region. Jayapala saw a danger in the consolidation of the Ghaznavids and invaded their capital city of Ghazni both in the reign of Sebuktigin and in that of his son Mahmud, which initiated the Muslim Ghaznavid and Hindu Shahi struggles. Sebuk Tigin, however, defeated him, and he was forced to pay an indemnity. Jayapala defaulted on the payment and took to the battlefield once more. Jayapala however, lost control of the entire region between the Kabul Valley and Indus River. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what id Jayapala see a danger to his dynasty? ANS1 consolidation of the Ghaznavids QSN2 What city did Jayapala invade at least twice? ANS2 Ghazni QSN3 Who defeated Jayapala and required an indemnity payment? ANS3 Sebuk Tigin QSN4 What part of the area did Jayapala lose? ANS4 Kabul Valley and Indus River QSN5 What was Jayapala's response to the indemnity payment? ANS5 defaulted