Concept:In medieval political culture, rulers often attacked and looted temples of defeated kings to display their military success and power.
Explanation:Both Rajendra I and Mahmud of Ghazni followed this practice.
Rajendra I built a Shiva temple in his capital and filled it with statues seized from defeated rulers.
Mahmud of Ghazni also attacked temples and looted wealth and idols during his campaigns.
Their actions show how rulers used attacks on places of worship to demonstrate their might.
Thus, the reason (R) correctly explains why the assertion (A) happened.
Answer:Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). Option C.