In this video, we explore the history of the Ghaznavid Empire, a powerful Turkic dynasty that ruled over a vast territory stretching from Afghanistan to India. We will examine the origins of the Ghaznavids, their rise to power, their military conquests, their cultural and scientific contributions, and their eventual decline.

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The Ghaznavids were originally a slave dynasty that served the Samanids.
They rose to power under the leadership of Sabuktigin, who declared independence from the Samanids in 962.
The Ghaznavids expanded their territory through a series of military conquests, including Mahmud of Ghazni's famous raids into India.
The Ghaznavids were patrons of art and science, and their capital, Ghazni, became a major cultural center.
The Ghaznavid Empire declined in the 12th century due to a combination of internal and external factors.

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